Hattiesburg travel guide
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You're Going to Love Hattiesburg
With a population of 45,989, Hattiesburg is a must-see destination in Mississippi, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Hattiesburg deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Hattiesburg
If you’re looking for affordable options, Brass Hat (103 S 30th Ave) and Cotton Blues (6116 Highway 98 W) are great picks.
When to visit Hattiesburg
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hattiesburg in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °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 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 5.7″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Hattiesburg, with an average rainfall of 3.8″.
How to Get to Hattiesburg
Plane
When flying to Hattiesburg, you’ll arrive at Laurel Hattiesburg-PineBelt (PIB), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Hattiesburg departs from Houston and takes around 1h 22m.
Train
The train station in Hattiesburg is called Hattiesburg, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Hattiesburg is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 106 miles from Hattiesburg. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in New Orleans.
Airlines serving Hattiesburg
Where to stay in Hattiesburg
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Hattiesburg and Sleep Inn & Suites.
Where to stay in popular areas of Hattiesburg
Most booked hotels in Hattiesburg
Renting a car in Hattiesburg
Renting a car in Hattiesburg costs $67 per day, on average, or $134 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Hattiesburg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Hattiesburg is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Volkswagen Passat or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Hattiesburg
Standard
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$53/day
Convertible
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$74/day