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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Meridian travel guide

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You're Going to Love Meridian

With a population of 41,148, Meridian is a must-see destination in Mississippi, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Meridian to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Meridian

Meridian in March
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Meridian in March
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Meridian in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 5.6″. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Meridian, with an average rainfall of 3.4″.

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How to Get to Meridian

Plane

When flying to Meridian, you’ll arrive at Meridian Key Field (MEI), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Meridian departs from Dallas and takes around 4h 29m.

Train

The train station in Meridian is called Meridian Union, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Meridian is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 185 miles from Meridian. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Nola Rent A Car, among others, in New Orleans.

Plane

When flying to Meridian, you’ll arrive at Meridian Key Field (MEI), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Meridian departs from Dallas and takes around 4h 29m.

Train

The train station in Meridian is called Meridian Union, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Meridian is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 185 miles from Meridian. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Nola Rent A Car, among others, in New Orleans.

Airports near Meridian

MEIMeridian Key Field
GTRColumbus Golden Triangle Reg.
JANJackson-Evers Intl

Airlines serving Meridian

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (851 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,414 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (201 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,162 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,826 reviews)
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Where to stay in Meridian

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tru by Hilton Meridian and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Meridian.

Where to stay in popular areas of Meridian

Most booked hotels in Meridian

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Drury Inn & Suites Meridian
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1480 reviews)
$118+
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Hampton Inn Meridian
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 609 reviews)
$102+
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Tru by Hilton Meridian
2 stars
Excellent (8, 665 reviews)
$101+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Meridian
2 stars
Good (7.4, 234 reviews)
$60+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Meridian
2 stars
Okay (5.9, 519 reviews)
$56+
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Motel 6 Meridian Ms
2 stars
Okay (5.6, 507 reviews)
$51+
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Renting a car in Meridian

Renting a car in Meridian costs $54 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Meridian.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Meridian (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Meridian is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Meridian costs $54 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Meridian.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Meridian (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Meridian is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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