Major city · United States
Laurel, Mississippi
One day is enough: see the downtown from Home Town, visit the art museum and leave. Use it as a stop on a Gulf Coast road trip, not a base.
Laurel is a small inland city on I-59, known nationally as the setting of the HGTV series Home Town. The downtown has a few blocks of restored storefronts, a good art museum and a veterans memorial. Most travellers stop for a few hours on the way to or from the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid)
- Airport
- LUL
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Laurel, Mississippi911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Laurel, Mississippi, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyLaurel is a safe small city.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLUL Hesler-Noble Field (General aviation only; no commercial flights.
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–5
- Sit-down mealLunch at a downtown café$10–15
- Budget bedBudget motel room, a night, per roomUS$80
- Mid-range bedBudget motel room, a night, per roomUS$100
- High-end bedBudget motel room, a night, per roomUS$120
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$80 · Mid US$150 · High US$250
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LUL Hesler-Noble Field (General aviation only; no commercial flights. Nearest commercial airports: Hattiesburg-Laurel (PIB, about 30 min) or Gulfport-Biloxi (GPT, about 1 h 15 min).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Feb
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Mar
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Apr
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
May
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jun
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Oct (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Laurel, Mississippi: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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Feb
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Mar
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Apr
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
May
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Dec
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car. Downtown is walkable (a few blocks), but everything else requires driving. Uber and Lyft are available but sparse.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 30 min
I-59 south, about 25 min
Larger city with a walkable downtown, university vibe and the Hattiesburg Zoo.
Door to door: 1.5 h
I-59 south to I-10 east, about 1 h 15 min
Casinos, beaches and seafood on the Gulf Coast.
Door to door: 1.5 h
I-59 south to I-10 east, about 1 h 15 min
Gulfport has a small aquarium and a working harbour.
Door to door: 1.5 h
I-59 south to I-10 east, about 1 h 20 min
Artsy coastal town with a good downtown and the Walter Anderson Museum.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Near I-59 / Jefferson Street
Chain hotels including Holiday Inn Express; walkable to a few chain restaurants but not downtown.
Downtown Laurel
Limited options; check for boutique rentals or B&Bs.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $80–120 excl. bed
- Mid
- $120–200 excl. bed
- High
- $200+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Chain hotel room (e.g. Holiday Inn Express)1 × 1 night × US$130 | US$130 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$150 | US$300 |
| Gas for a day of driving (approx 100 km)1 × US$15 | US$15 |
| Museum entry (Lauren Rogers Museum of Art)2 × US$0 · check | US$0 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$45 |
| Trip total≈ US$245 per person per day, bed included | US$490 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–5 |
| Lunch at a downtown café | $10–15 |
| Dinner at a sit-down restaurant | $15–30 |
| Gas (per gallon)check | $3–4 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Downtown shops and restaurants may close early or be closed Sunday–Monday; check hours ahead.
- Home Town filming locations are private homes: respect residents' privacy and do not trespass.
- Summer heat and humidity are intense; carry water and AC breaks.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- I-59 from Hattiesburg to Laurel: about 25 min, no toll
- I-59 from Laurel to Biloxi: about 1 h 15 min, no toll
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Laurel, Mississippi. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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