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You're Going to Love Mobile
With a population of 195,111, Mobile is a must-see destination in Alabama, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Mobile deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Mobile
Where to Eat in Mobile
If you’re looking for affordable options, Kitchen on George (351A George St.) and Chuck's Fish (551 Dauphin St) are great picks.
When to visit Mobile
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mobile 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 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 7.3″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Mobile, with an average rainfall of 3.7″.
How to Get to Mobile
Plane
Mobile is served by 2 airports: Mobile Downtown (BFM) and Mobile (MOB). The closest to downtown Mobile is Mobile Downtown, which is located 5 miles from the city center. Further away is Mobile, 12 miles from the center of Mobile.
Car
Another option to get to Mobile is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 131 miles from Mobile. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in New Orleans.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Mobile, located 4 miles from downtown Mobile. Mobile Gm&o Transit Ctr - 110 Beauregard St is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Mobile
Where to stay in popular areas of Mobile
Most booked hotels in Mobile
Renting a car in Mobile
Renting a car in Mobile costs $61 per day, on average, or $121 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Mobile is the Dollar branch at 8400 Airport Blvd, which is 12 miles from the city center.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Mobile (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 Mobile is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Mobile
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$23/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$25/day