Starkville travel guide

Starkville Tourism | Starkville Guide

You're Going to Love Starkville

With a population of 23,888, Starkville is a must-see destination in Mississippi, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Starkville to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Starkville

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Veranda (208 Lincoln Green) and Taste (208 Lincoln Green) are great picks.

When to visit Starkville

Starkville in June
Estimated hotel price
$136
1 night at 3-star hotel
Starkville in June
Estimated hotel price
$136
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Starkville 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 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 5.9″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Starkville, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.

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How to Get to Starkville

Plane

When flying to Starkville, you’ll arrive at Columbus Golden Triangle Reg. (GTR), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Starkville include Delta, Korean Air and KLM. The shortest domestic flight to Starkville departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 11m.

Car

Another option to get to Starkville is to pick up a car rental from Memphis, which is about 137 miles from Starkville. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Memphis.

Plane

When flying to Starkville, you’ll arrive at Columbus Golden Triangle Reg. (GTR), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Starkville include Delta, Korean Air and KLM. The shortest domestic flight to Starkville departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 11m.

Car

Another option to get to Starkville is to pick up a car rental from Memphis, which is about 137 miles from Starkville. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Memphis.

Airlines serving Starkville

KLM
Good (856 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,612 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,941 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,134 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (505 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,927 reviews)
Contour
Good (17 reviews)
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Where to stay in Starkville

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Starkville At Msu and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Starkville.

Where to stay in popular areas of Starkville

Most booked hotels in Starkville

La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Starkville At Msu
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 788 reviews)
$157+
Courtyard by Marriott Starkville MSU at The Mill Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 96 reviews)
$157+
Russell Inn And Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 33 reviews)
$136+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Starkville
2 stars
Good (7.9, 41 reviews)
$150+
Red Roof Inn Starkville - University
2 stars
Okay (5.7, 166 reviews)
$66+
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Starkville
2 stars
Okay (5.1, 38 reviews)
$68+

Renting a car in Starkville

Renting a car in Starkville costs $56 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 48% cheaper than airport locations in Starkville.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Starkville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Starkville, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Starkville costs $56 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 48% cheaper than airport locations in Starkville.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Starkville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Starkville, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.