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

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. Starkville deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 January
Estimated hotel price
$131
1 night at 3-star hotel
Starkville in January
Estimated hotel price
$131
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 Air France, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Starkville departs from New York and takes around 6h 10m.

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 Budget and Turo, 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 Air France, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Starkville departs from New York and takes around 6h 10m.

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 Budget and Turo, among others, in Memphis.

Airports near Starkville

MEIMeridian Key Field
GTRColumbus Golden Triangle Reg.
TUPTupelo Lemons Municipal

Airlines serving Starkville

KLM
Good (1,336 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,218 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,171 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (643 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,826 reviews)
Contour
Good (26 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

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La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Starkville At Msu
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 734 reviews)
$124+
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Hampton Inn Starkville
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 222 reviews)
$152+
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Russell Inn And Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 428 reviews)
$156+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Starkville
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 84 reviews)
$133+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Starkville
2 stars
Okay (5.4, 185 reviews)
$78+
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Red Roof Inn Starkville - University
2 stars
Okay (4.3, 234 reviews)
$66+
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Renting a car in Starkville

Renting a car in Starkville costs $70 per day, on average, or $140 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 43% cheaper than airport locations in Starkville.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Starkville, while also 31% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Starkville costs $70 per day, on average, or $140 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 43% cheaper than airport locations in Starkville.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Starkville, while also 31% cheaper than other types, on average.

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