Mobile enjoys a mild subtropical climate, which means the
summers are hot and humid, while the winters are mild and rainy.
The average temperatures in the long summers, between May and
September, range between 63°F (17°C) and 91°F (33°C). The average
temperatures in winter, between December and February, range
between 40°F (4°C) and 64°F (18°C). Mobile is a very rainy city,
with an average of 59 rainy days a year and occasional tropical
storms and hurricanes.
Mobile Regional Airport
Location: Mobile Regional Airport is located about 13 miles (21km)
west of central Mobile.
Time: GMT -6 (GMT -5 from mid-March to the first Sunday
in November).
Getting to the city:
The Airport Boulevard connects the airport to the city of
Mobile, taxis and rental cars are readily available. Several
door-to-door shuttle services are also available and these can be
pre-booked. Some hotels offer airport pick-ups. Uber, and other
app-based taxi services, are also available.
Car Rental:
Car hire companies include Alamo, Avis, Dollar, Enterprise,
Hertz, National and Thrifty. Budget has an office just across the
road, connected to the airport by a shuttle.
Airport Taxis:
Taxis are available. App-based taxi services, like Uber, are
also available.
Facilities:
Airport facilities include ATMs, as well as conference and
business facilities. There are several restaurants and bars but
shopping options are limited.
Parking
Short-term parking at Mobile Regional Airport costs $1 per hour
up to $10 per day, and long-term parking has similar charges with a
$8 daily rate. 15 minutes free parking is available in all
lots.
Walking is the best way to get around the city centre of Mobile,
but for those travelling farther afield renting a car is a popular
option. Driving is easy and relatively stress-free in and around
Mobile. However, those wanting to use public transport should make
use of the Moda, a free electric trolley system that links many
tourist attractions, hotels and shopping centres. The Moda runs
from Monday to Friday, from 7am to 2pm. Taxis are readily available
outside these times. The Wave Transit System is a public service
that is useful for getting around the city, too.