Tuscaloosa travel guide
Tuscaloosa Tourism | Tuscaloosa Guide
You're Going to Love Tuscaloosa
With a population of 90,468, Tuscaloosa is a must-see destination in Alabama, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Tuscaloosa has to offer.
Where to Eat in Tuscaloosa
If you’re looking for affordable options, Forte (2321 6th St) and Sugo Italian Restaurant (2218 University Blvd) are great picks.
When to visit Tuscaloosa
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Tuscaloosa 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 February, when precipitation is around 5.3″. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Tuscaloosa, with an average rainfall of 3.2″.
How to Get to Tuscaloosa
Plane
Although Tuscaloosa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham (BHM), which is located 85 km from Tuscaloosa. Montgomery Dannelly Field is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Tuscaloosa departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 45m.
Car
Another option to get to Tuscaloosa is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 301 km from Tuscaloosa. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.
Airlines serving Tuscaloosa
Where to stay in Tuscaloosa
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tuscaloosa - Univ. of Alabama and Comfort Suites Tuscaloosa Near University. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Tuscaloosa, with prices from $51 to $461 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Tuscaloosa are about 324% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Tuscaloosa
Most booked hotels in Tuscaloosa
Renting a car in Tuscaloosa
Renting a car in Tuscaloosa costs $62 per day, on average, or $185 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Birmingham.
Expect to pay $4.81 per gallon in Tuscaloosa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Tuscaloosa is Luxury (Mercedes-Benz C-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Nissan Altima or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Tuscaloosa
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$29/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$40/day