Tupelo travel guide

Tupelo Tourism | Tupelo Guide

You're Going to Love Tupelo

With a population of 34,546, Tupelo is a must-see destination in Mississippi, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Tupelo has to offer.

Where to Eat in Tupelo

If you’re looking for affordable options, Woody's Tupelo Steakhouse (619 N. Gloster) and Park Heights (335 East Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Tupelo

Tupelo in January
Estimated hotel price
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tupelo in January
Estimated hotel price
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Tupelo in July, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -1 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 163 mm. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Tupelo, with an average rainfall of 89 mm.

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How to Get to Tupelo

Plane

When flying to Tupelo, you’ll arrive at Tupelo Lemons Municipal (TUP), which is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Tupelo is to pick up a car hire from Nashville, which is about 170 miles from Tupelo. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Avis, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

Tupelo’s bus station is located 1.9 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Tupelo, you’ll arrive at Tupelo Lemons Municipal (TUP), which is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Tupelo is to pick up a car hire from Nashville, which is about 170 miles from Tupelo. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Avis, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

Tupelo’s bus station is located 1.9 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Tupelo

Airlines serving Tupelo

Lufthansa
Good (4,612 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,454 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,730 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,517 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,531 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,344 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (462 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (956 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (771 reviews)
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Where to stay in Tupelo

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Tupelo and Comfort Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Tupelo

Most booked hotels in Tupelo

Holiday Inn & Suites Tupelo North
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$188+
Best Western Plus Tupelo Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$162+
Comfort Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$112+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tupelo
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$130+
Baymont by Wyndham Tupelo
2 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$92+
Super 8 by Wyndham Tupelo Airport
2 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
$81+

Hiring a car in Tupelo

Expect to pay $1.58 per litre in Tupelo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.92 and $25.23. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Tupelo, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.58 per litre in Tupelo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.92 and $25.23. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Tupelo, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.