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Oxford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Oxford

With a population of 21,348, Oxford is a must-see destination in Alabama, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Oxford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Oxford

Oxford in January
Estimated hotel price
$82
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oxford in January
Estimated hotel price
$82
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Oxford in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 6.3″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Oxford, with an average rainfall of 2.5″.

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How to Get to Oxford

Plane

Although Oxford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham (BHM), which is located 53 miles from Oxford. Birmingham is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, WestJet, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Oxford departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Oxford. The train journey from Oxford to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $32 for a 4h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Oxford is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 84 miles from Oxford. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oxford, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Columbus, the bus ride to Oxford takes 110 miles and will cost you around $53. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 150 miles.

Plane

Although Oxford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham (BHM), which is located 53 miles from Oxford. Birmingham is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, WestJet, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Oxford departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Oxford. The train journey from Oxford to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $32 for a 4h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Oxford is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 84 miles from Oxford. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oxford, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Columbus, the bus ride to Oxford takes 110 miles and will cost you around $53. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near Oxford

BHMBirmingham
ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
HSVHuntsville

Airlines serving Oxford

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Oxford

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Hotel Finial, BW Premier Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 579 reviews)
$152+
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Comfort Suites Oxford I-20 exit 188
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 404 reviews)
$120+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oxford Anniston
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 518 reviews)
$118+
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Spark by Hilton Oxford
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 300 reviews)
$105+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Anniston Oxford
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 281 reviews)
$146+
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Econo Lodge Oxford
0 stars
Good (7.9, 601 reviews)
$83+
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Renting a car in Oxford

Renting a car in Oxford costs $70 per day, on average, or $141 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Oxford (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. The most frequently booked car type in Oxford is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Oxford costs $70 per day, on average, or $141 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Oxford (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. The most frequently booked car type in Oxford is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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