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 November
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mobile in November
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 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 Priceless and Turo, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Mobile Gm&o Transit Ctr - 110 Beauregard St, located 0.6 miles from downtown Mobile. Mobile is also a commonly used station, and is 4 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 Priceless and Turo, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

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

Airports near Mobile

MOBMobile
PNSPensacola
VPSValparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Airlines serving Mobile

Lufthansa
Good (7,965 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,509 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,943 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,459 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,209 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,583 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,682 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,567 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,723 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,993 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,322 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,966 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,913 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,969 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,205 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,803 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,216 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,520 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mobile

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tru by Hilton Mobile I-65 Government Blvd and Comfort Suites Mobile-South Alabama University Area. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Mobile, with prices from $35 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 85% 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, Downtown Historic District
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 556 reviews)
$157+
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Wingate by Wyndham Mobile
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1310 reviews)
$109+
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Holiday Inn Mobile - Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 555 reviews)
$95+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mobile
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1522 reviews)
$94+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Semmes/Mobile
3 stars
Good (6.9, 475 reviews)
$78+
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Quality Inn & Suites at Airport Blvd I-65
2 stars
Good (6.8, 575 reviews)
$63+
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Renting a car in Mobile

Renting a car in Mobile costs $81 per day, on average, or $242 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Dollar, Avis and Hertz 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 $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26.

Renting a car in Mobile costs $81 per day, on average, or $242 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Dollar, Avis and Hertz 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 $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26.

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