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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Belzoni
One day is enough for Belzoni: see the German POW camp, Catfish Museum and, if in April, the World Catfish Festival.
Belzoni is a small farming town in the Mississippi Delta. Its main attractions are a historic German POW camp, a catfish museum, and an annual catfish festival in April. The town has no hotels or public transport, so visitors usually stay in nearby Indianola, Greenwood or Yazoo City and travel by car.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Apr (festival)
- Avoid
- check
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $30–$50 excl. lodging · Mid $50–$80 excl. lodging (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Fried catfish plate | $8–$12 |
| Sweet tea (large) | $2–$3 |
| Catfish Festival entry (if any) | check |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- GLH · Greenville Regional Airport
- ≈ 80 km (50 mi) NW; small commercial service≈ 50 mi (80 km) NW; small commercial service
Typical fares
- Greenville Airport → Belzoni (rental car)
- ≈ $30–$45 for a day rental (check rates)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
No public bus or taxi service; rent a car or use a personal vehicle. Highway 49W, Highway 12E and Highway 7S connect the town to the Delta road network.
See and do
Known for
- German POW Camp
- Catfish Museum and Welcome Center
- World Catfish Festival
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Indianola | Drive north on Highway 49W about 32 km (20 mi); 30 min by carDrive north on Highway 49W about 20 mi (32 km); 30 min by car | ≈ 30 min |
| Greenwood | Drive northeast on Highway 49W then Highway 12E about 55 km (34 mi); 45 min by carDrive northeast on Highway 49W then Highway 12E about 34 mi (55 km); 45 min by car | ≈ 45 min |
| Yazoo City | Drive east on Highway 12E about 48 km (30 mi); 40 min by carDrive east on Highway 12E about 30 mi (48 km); 40 min by car | ≈ 40 min |
Sleep
- Indianola
- ≈ 32 km (20 mi) north; several motels and B&Bs≈ 20 mi (32 km) north; several motels and B&Bs
- Greenwood
- ≈ 55 km (34 mi) NE; hotels and car rentals≈ 34 mi (55 km) NE; hotels and car rentals
- Yazoo City
- ≈ 48 km (30 mi) east; limited lodging≈ 30 mi (48 km) east; limited lodging
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Where is the catfish museum? | Wher's de catfish museum?wɛrz ðə ˈkætˌfɪʃ ˈmjuzɪəm |
| How much does a fried catfish cost? | How much a fried catfish cost?haʊ mʌtʃ dʌz ə fraɪd ˈkætˌfɪʃ kɒst |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Greyhound stops are informal; no ticket office in town – be flexible with schedules
- No public transit; walking the town is possible but limited attractions are spread out
Belzoni is generally safe; crime is low but stay aware of traffic on highways and keep valuables out of sight in cars.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Belzoni yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- German POW Camp
- Catfish Museum and Welcome Center
- World Catfish Festival
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- German POW Camp info: www.mshistorynow.mdah.ms.gov/issue/german-prisoners-of-war-in-mississippi-1943-1946
- Wikivoyage: Belzoni, revision 4901179 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4901179
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Belzoni
To dis address, please
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My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / Fire / Ambulance911
US citizens: 911 for emergencies; nearest US consulate in Jackson, MS.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/belzoni). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.