Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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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, The Noble South (203 Dauphin St) and The Dumbwaiter Restaurant (167 Dauphin St) are great picks.

When to visit Mobile

Mobile in September
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mobile in September
Estimated hotel price
$104
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 8 km from the city center. Further away is Mobile, 19 km 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 211 km from Mobile. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Turo, among others, in New Orleans.

Plane

Mobile is served by 2 airports: Mobile Downtown (BFM) and Mobile (MOB). The closest to downtown Mobile is Mobile Downtown, which is located 8 km from the city center. Further away is Mobile, 19 km 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 211 km from Mobile. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Turo, among others, in New Orleans.

Airports near Mobile

MOBMobile
PNSPensacola
VPSValparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Airlines serving Mobile

Lufthansa
Good (8,134 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,538 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,111 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,467 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,253 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,988 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,618 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,878 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,336 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,653 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,011 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,812 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,476 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,953 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,871 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,271 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,222 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 Candlewood Suites Mobile-Downtown By IHG. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Mobile, with prices from $43 to $512 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Mobile are about 67% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Mobile by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Mobile

Most booked hotels in Mobile

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The Admiral Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 569 reviews)
$125+
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Wingate by Wyndham Mobile
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1315 reviews)
$108+
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Tru by Hilton Mobile I-65 Government Blvd
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 736 reviews)
$100+
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Hampton Inn Mobile-I-10 West/Bellingrath Gardens (Tillman's Corner)
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 450 reviews)
$95+
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Quality Inn & Suites at Airport Blvd I-65
2 stars
Good (6.8, 583 reviews)
$69+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Semmes/Mobile
2 stars
Good (6.7, 480 reviews)
$70+
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Renting a car in Mobile

Renting a car in Mobile costs $82 per day, on average, or $245 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.20 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 $50.42 and $67.23. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Mobile, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Mobile costs $82 per day, on average, or $245 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.20 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 $50.42 and $67.23. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Mobile, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Mobile

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$40/day

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$41/day

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