Auburn travel guide
Auburn Tourism | Auburn Guide
You're Going to Love Auburn
With a population of 53,380, Auburn is a must-see destination in Alabama, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Auburn deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Auburn
If you’re looking for affordable options, Amsterdam Cafe (410 South Gay Street) and Acre (210 East Glenn Ave.) are great picks.
When to visit Auburn
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Auburn in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °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 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 5.9″. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Auburn, with an average rainfall of 3.2″.
How to Get to Auburn
Plane
Although Auburn doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Montgomery Dannelly Field (MGM), which is located 57 miles from Auburn. Montgomery Dannelly Field is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Aeromexico, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Auburn departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 55m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Auburn. The train journey from Auburn to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $26 for a 4h 36m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Auburn is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 101 miles from Auburn. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Auburn, including Megabus, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Auburn takes 285 miles and will cost you around $48. From Jacksonville, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 365 miles.
Airlines serving Auburn
Where to stay in Auburn
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Auburn Lodge near University and Sleep Inn and Suites Auburn Campus Area I-85.
Where to stay in popular areas of Auburn
Most booked hotels in Auburn
Renting a car in Auburn
Renting a car in Auburn costs $53 per day, on average, or $106 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 7% cheaper than airport locations in Auburn.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Auburn (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 Auburn is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.