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
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mobile in September
Estimated hotel price
$105
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 (8,224 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,569 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,210 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,555 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,174 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,981 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,594 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,046 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,885 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,988 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,459 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,910 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,312 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,615 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 $45 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 51% 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 (8.8, 598 reviews)
$132+
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Wingate by Wyndham Mobile
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1350 reviews)
$96+
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Stay Express Inn & Suites - Mobile, Al
2 stars
Good (6.7, 1503 reviews)
$58+
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Baymont by Wyndham Mobile/Tillmans Corner
2 stars
Good (6.6, 829 reviews)
$58+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Semmes/Mobile
2 stars
Good (6.5, 484 reviews)
$73+
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M Star Hotel North Mobile
2 stars
Mediocre (3.9, 54 reviews)
$64+
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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.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Mobile is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Mobile costs $81 per day, on average, or $242 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Mobile is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Mobile

Supplier choice

5 Adults, 5 Bags

$29/day

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$30/day

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