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You're Going to Love Mobile

With a population of 195,111, Mobile is a must-see destination in Alabama, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mobile has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Mobile

If you’re looking for affordable options, Kitchen on George (351A George St.) and Chuck's Fish (551 Dauphin St) are great picks.

When to visit Mobile

Mobile in November
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mobile in November
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mobile in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °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 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 7.3″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Mobile, with an average rainfall of 3.7″.

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How to Get to Mobile

Plane

Mobile is served by 2 airports: Mobile Downtown (BFM) and Mobile (MOB). The closest to downtown Mobile is Mobile Downtown, which is located 5 miles from the city center. Further away is Mobile, 12 miles from the center of Mobile.

Car

Another option to get to Mobile is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 131 miles from Mobile. You’ll find branches of Nola Rent A Car and Turo, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Mobile, located 4 miles from downtown Mobile. Mobile Gm&o Transit Ctr - 110 Beauregard St is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city center.

Plane

Mobile is served by 2 airports: Mobile Downtown (BFM) and Mobile (MOB). The closest to downtown Mobile is Mobile Downtown, which is located 5 miles from the city center. Further away is Mobile, 12 miles from the center of Mobile.

Car

Another option to get to Mobile is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 131 miles from Mobile. You’ll find branches of Nola Rent A Car and Turo, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Mobile, located 4 miles from downtown Mobile. Mobile Gm&o Transit Ctr - 110 Beauregard St is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city center.

Airlines serving Mobile

Lufthansa
Good (7,030 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,332 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,389 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,781 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,641 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,881 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,303 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,689 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,676 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,284 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,696 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,322 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,131 reviews)
Frontier
Good (3,411 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,071 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (839 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,437 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,500 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,039 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mobile

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Suites Mobile-South Alabama University Area and Hampton Inn & Suites Mobile Providence Park/Airport. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Mobile, with prices from $45 to $229 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Mobile are about 107% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mobile

Most booked hotels in Mobile

Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, 555 reviews)
$188+
The Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 350 reviews)
$213+
Drury Inn Mobile
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1197 reviews)
$114+
Holiday Inn Mobile-Dwtn/Hist. District, An IHG Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 602 reviews)
$131+
The Admiral Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 463 reviews)
$146+
Days Inn by Wyndham Semmes/Mobile
2 stars
Good (7.4, 421 reviews)
$73+

Renting a car in Mobile

Renting a car in Mobile costs $47 per day, on average, or $141 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Alamo, Avis and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Mobile is the Hertz branch at 8400 Airport Blvd., which is 12 miles from the city center.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Mobile (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. Compact (Jeep Patriot or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Mobile, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Mobile costs $47 per day, on average, or $141 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Alamo, Avis and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Mobile is the Hertz branch at 8400 Airport Blvd., which is 12 miles from the city center.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Mobile (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. Compact (Jeep Patriot or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Mobile, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

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