Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Selma travel guide

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You're Going to Love Selma

With a population of 20,756, Selma is a must-see destination in Alabama, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Selma to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Selma

Selma in October
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Selma in October
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Selma 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 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 5.9″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Selma, with an average rainfall of 2″.

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How to Get to Selma

Plane

Although Selma doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Montgomery Dannelly Field (MGM), which is located 37 miles from Selma. Montgomery Dannelly Field is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Aeromexico, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Selma departs from New York and takes around 4h 44m.

Train

The train station in Selma is called Selma, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Selma is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 179 miles from Selma. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Selma using FlixBus or Greyhound.

Plane

Although Selma doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Montgomery Dannelly Field (MGM), which is located 37 miles from Selma. Montgomery Dannelly Field is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Aeromexico, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Selma departs from New York and takes around 4h 44m.

Train

The train station in Selma is called Selma, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Selma is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 179 miles from Selma. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Selma using FlixBus or Greyhound.

Airports near Selma

MGMMontgomery Dannelly Field
BHMBirmingham

Airlines serving Selma

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 Selma

Most booked hotels in Selma

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Luxury Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 154 reviews)
$107+
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Quality Inn Edmund Pettus Bridge area
2 stars
Good (7.7, 260 reviews)
$95+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Selma
2 stars
Good (7, 236 reviews)
$136+
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American Inn of Selma
2 stars
Good (6, 4 reviews)
$90+
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Hampton Inn Selma
2 stars
Good (6.6, 190 reviews)
$123+
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Baymont by Wyndham Selma
2 stars
Okay (5.2, 298 reviews)
$66+
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Renting a car in Selma

Renting a car in Selma costs $73 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 13% more expensive than at Montgomery Dannelly Field.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Selma (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. Compact (Nissan Kicks or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Selma, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Selma costs $73 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 13% more expensive than at Montgomery Dannelly Field.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Selma (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. Compact (Nissan Kicks or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Selma, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

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