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Muscle Shoals travel guide

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With a population of 13,146, Muscle Shoals is a must-see destination in Alabama, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Muscle Shoals deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Muscle Shoals

Muscle Shoals in September
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Muscle Shoals in September
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Muscle Shoals in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °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 32 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 5.7″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Muscle Shoals, with an average rainfall of 3.2″.

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How to Get to Muscle Shoals

Plane

When flying to Muscle Shoals, you’ll arrive at Florence Muscle Shoals (MSL), which is located 5 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Muscle Shoals departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 14h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Muscle Shoals is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 321 km from Muscle Shoals. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Plane

When flying to Muscle Shoals, you’ll arrive at Florence Muscle Shoals (MSL), which is located 5 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Muscle Shoals departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 14h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Muscle Shoals is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 321 km from Muscle Shoals. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Muscle Shoals

BHMBirmingham
HSVHuntsville
TUPTupelo Lemons Municipal

Airlines serving Muscle Shoals

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,851 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,937 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,703 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,221 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,263 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,981 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,966 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,466 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,068 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,766 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,699 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Muscle Shoals

Most booked hotels in Muscle Shoals

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Renaissance Shoals Resort & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 326 reviews)
$263+
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Comfort Suites Florence Shoals Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 506 reviews)
$140+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Muscle Shoals Florence
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 727 reviews)
$69+
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The Stricklin Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 248 reviews)
$217+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscumbia/Muscle Shoals
2 stars
Good (7.9, 476 reviews)
$75+
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Red Roof Inn Muscle Shoals
2 stars
Good (6.9, 354 reviews)
$83+
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Renting a car in Muscle Shoals

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Muscle Shoals (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.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Muscle Shoals (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.

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