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
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mobile in November
Estimated hotel price
$102
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.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Mobile, located 6 km from downtown Mobile. Mobile Gm&o Transit Ctr - 110 Beauregard St is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 km 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 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.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Mobile, located 6 km from downtown Mobile. Mobile Gm&o Transit Ctr - 110 Beauregard St is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 km from the city center.

Airports near Mobile

MOBMobile
PNSPensacola
VPSValparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Airlines serving Mobile

KLM
Good (1,461 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,821 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,773 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,242 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,130 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,380 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,541 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,538 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,702 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,770 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,978 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,041 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,108 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,195 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,916 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,719 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,486 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 $40 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 81% 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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Tru by Hilton Mobile I-65 Government Blvd
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 707 reviews)
$105+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Mobile
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 277 reviews)
$104+
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Holiday Inn Mobile - Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 547 reviews)
$91+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mobile
3 stars
Good (7.7, 1506 reviews)
$85+
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Stay Express Inn & Suites - Mobile, Al
3 stars
Good (7.4, 1253 reviews)
$65+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Semmes/Mobile
2 stars
Good (6.8, 471 reviews)
$73+
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Renting a car in Mobile

Renting a car in Mobile costs $70 per day, on average, or $209 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Avis, Dollar and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Mobile is the Alamo branch at 8400 Airport Blvd, which is 19 km from the city center.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Mobile is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Honda Accord or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Mobile costs $70 per day, on average, or $209 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Avis, Dollar and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Mobile is the Alamo branch at 8400 Airport Blvd, which is 19 km from the city center.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Mobile is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Honda Accord or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Mobile

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$31/day

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$31/day

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