Jackson travel guide
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You're Going to Love Jackson
With a population of 173,514, Jackson is the largest city in Mississippi, United States by the number of inhabitants.
Where to Eat in Jackson
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Manship (1200 North State Street) and Parlor Market (115 W. Capitol St.) are great picks.
When to visit Jackson
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Jackson in July, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 34 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 9 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 142 mm. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Jackson, with an average rainfall of 56 mm.
How to Get to Jackson
Plane
When flying to Jackson, you’ll arrive at Jackson-Evers Intl (JAN), which is located 10 km from the city centre.
Train
The train station in Jackson is called Jackson, and is located 0.6 km from the city centre.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Jackson using FlixBus or Busbud. From Houston, the bus ride to Jackson takes 1489 km and will cost you around S$ 146. From Monterrey, the ticket costs about S$ 150 for a journey of 2535 km.
Airlines serving Jackson
Where to stay in Jackson
Average rates range from around S$ 232 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 150 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jackson Downtown - Coliseum and Best Western Plus Jackson Downtown-Coliseum.
Where to stay in popular areas of Jackson
Most booked hotels in Jackson
Hiring a car in Jackson
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Jackson is the Alamo branch at 143 S Hangar Dr, which is 11 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay S$ 1.41 per litre in Jackson (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 16.85 and S$ 22.46. The most frequently booked car type in Jackson is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Versa Note or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.