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Biloxi
Give Biloxi 2 nights: one for the beach and Beauvoir, one for a casino or Ship Island. Skip it as a base if you want walkable streets — you need a car.
Biloxi is a small Gulf Coast city of about 45,000 people strung along US-90, with a 40 km seawall, nine casinos and a seafood history. Sights sit 3–8 km apart, so a car or the casino hopper bus decides your day. Most travellers use it as a 2-night stop between New Orleans and Mobile.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jun–Sep (heat, humidity, hurricane season)
- Airports
- Gulfport-Biloxi International (GPT) · Mobile Regional (MOB) · New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY)
- Nights
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About Biloxi
Biloxi is a city in Harrison County on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, known for its beaches and nine casinos. It sits between New Orleans and Mobile, reached mainly by Interstate 10, with US-90 running along the beach. The name Biloxi means "First People" and came from a Native American tribe met by French explorer Pierre LeMoyne d'Iberville. Eight flags have flown over the city, among them French, Spanish, Confederate and United States. Around 16 million people visit the casinos each year, and the city also holds the Jefferson Davis Presidential Library and Museum, a museum of the Confederacy.
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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
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In this guide
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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
See
What is worth your time in Biloxi.
- Beauvoir (Jefferson Davis Presidential Library and Museum) — A post-war home of Jefferson Davis, built between 1848 and 1852, now a museum of the Confederacy with docent-led tours on the hour.
- Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art — A five-building complex designed by Frank Gehry that displays the pottery of George Ohr, the "Mad Potter" of Biloxi.
- Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum — A museum devoted to the city's seafood trade and maritime past.
- Biloxi Lighthouse — A landmark standing in the middle of US-90 at Porter Avenue, near the visitor center.
- Coastal Mississippi Mardi Gras Museum — A museum on Howard Avenue covering the region's Mardi Gras traditions.
Do
- Visit the nine casinos, which draw about 16 million people a year.
- Ride the CTA Casino Hopper, a free bus that circles the Biloxi casinos.
- Tour Beauvoir and the Confederate Memorial Cemetery beside it.
- See George Ohr's pottery at the Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art.
Eat and drink
Specialities of this place.
- Mullet, called "Biloxi bacon" — The fish saved the local populace from starvation during the Civil War.
- Seafood — The first fish cannery opened in 1881, and by 1900 Biloxi was termed the "seafood capital of the world."
Customs
- Polish, Austrian and Acadian French workers came to the city for the seafood industry and added their own cultural influences.
- The area kept a strong French influence while under Spanish rule from 1783 to 1810.
- The city's name comes from a Native American tribe and means "First People."
Events
- Mardi Gras — The Coastal Mississippi Mardi Gras Museum on Howard Avenue covers the celebration.
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Biloxi911 ▾
- 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 Biloxi, 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
- SafetyBiloxi is a normal small US city: the beach strip is calm, but lock your car and stay in lit areas downtown at night.
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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.
- AirportGPT Gulfport-Biloxi International (About 20 km (12 mi) north-west; rental cars at the terminal, no rail link).GPT Gulfport-Biloxi International (About 12 mi (20 km) north-west; rental cars at the terminal, no rail link).
- Getting aroundA car is the practical choice: I-10 runs north of town, US-90 along the beach, I-110 links them.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–6
- BeerDraught beer at a bar$5–8
- Museum or sight ticketBeauvoir entrycheck$12.50
- Budget bedBudget motel double, a night, per roomUS$70
- Mid-range bedBudget motel double, a night, per roomUS$95
- High-end bedBudget motel double, a night, per roomUS$130
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$90 · Mid US$160 · High US$280
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
- GPT Gulfport-Biloxi International (About 20 km (12 mi) north-west; rental cars at the terminal, no rail link) · MOB Mobile Regional (About 45 min east by car; useful for one-way rentals) · MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong (About 1 h 30 min west by car; the biggest choice of flights)GPT Gulfport-Biloxi International (About 12 mi (20 km) north-west; rental cars at the terminal, no rail link) · MOB Mobile Regional (About 45 min east by car; useful for one-way rentals) · MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong (About 1 h 30 min west by car; the biggest choice of flights)
Map of Biloxi
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Biloxi
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- D'Iberville · 4.7 km straight line
- Ocean Springs · 8.6 km straight line
- Gulfport · 20 km straight line
- Gautier · 23 km straight line
- Pascagoula · 32 km straight line
- Bay St. Louis · 45 km straight line
- Waveland, Mississippi · 49 km straight line
- Picayune · 78 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Feb
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°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
Avoid
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
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Dec
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Oct (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Biloxi: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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Feb
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Mar
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Apr
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
May
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Nov
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Dec
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°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
A car is the practical choice: I-10 runs north of town, US-90 along the beach, I-110 links them. Coast Transit Authority buses cover Biloxi, Gulfport, Long Beach and D'Iberville but run infrequently. The CTA Casino Hopper loops the casinos; casino shuttles are often free for guests.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ocean Springs
goDoor to door: About 30 min
US-90 east across Biloxi Bay, about 15 min by car
Walkable downtown with galleries and cafés; the easy half-day from Biloxi.
Gulfport
goDoor to door: About 40 min
US-90 west or I-10, about 20–25 min by car
Bigger harbour town; combine with Edgewater Mall shopping.
D'Iberville
cautionDoor to door: About 20 min
I-110 north across the bay, about 10 min by car
Mostly shopping and chain hotels; only worth it if you need supplies.
Mobile, Alabama
goDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
I-10 east, about 1 h by car
A full day for the history museum and downtown; Amtrak also runs twice daily.
New Orleans
overnightDoor to door: 1 h 45 min–2 h
I-10 west, about 1 h 30 min by car; Amtrak Mardi Gras service twice daily
Too much for a relaxed return day — sleep there.
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.
Beach Blvd (US-90) strip
Casino resorts and beachfront motels between the lighthouse and Beauvoir; walkable to the sand, not to downtown.
Downtown / Vieux Marche
Restaurants, bars and the Ohr-O'Keefe museum; quieter at night, 2–3 km (1.2–1.9 mi) from the big casinos.Restaurants, bars and the Ohr-O'Keefe museum; quieter at night, 1.2–1.9 mi (2–3 km) from the big casinos.
Biloxi Bay / Back Bay
Cheaper rooms near I-110 and the marinas; you will drive everywhere.
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
- $90–140 excl. bed
- Mid
- $150–240 excl. bed
- High
- $250+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Casino resort room1 × 2 nights × US$170 | US$340 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × US$160 | US$640 |
| Rental car, one day1 × US$55 · check | US$55 |
| Casino Hopper day pass2 × US$5 · check | US$10 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$20 | US$40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$109 |
| Trip total≈ US$299 per person per day, bed included | US$1,194 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–6 |
| Shrimp po'boy or plate lunch | $12–20 |
| Casino buffetcheck | $25–40 |
| Draught beer at a bar | $5–8 |
| Beauvoir entrycheck | $12.50 |
| Ohr-O'Keefe Museum entrycheck | $10 adult |
| Biloxi Lighthouse climbcheck | $5 adult, $2 child |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Hurricane season runs Jun–Nov; check forecasts and know your evacuation route before you book late summer.
- Casino floors allow smoking in many properties; non-smoking rooms are not guaranteed unless you ask.
- The beach is shallow and calm but not patrolled everywhere — swim near other people.
- Summer heat and humidity are severe; plan indoor stops midday.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
Embassy
No embassies in Biloxi; consulates sit in New Orleans and Atlanta, embassies in Washington, DC.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- GPT airport → Beach Blvd, taxi: about $35–45, 20–25 min (check)
- Casino Hopper loop: small day fare, runs between the casinos (check)
- Amtrak Biloxi → New Orleans: about $20–35, roughly 2 h (check)
Say or show
- Thank you — Thank you
- Where is the beach? — Where is the beach?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% taxis.
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 Biloxi. 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, Oct–Nov · avoid Jun–Sep (heat, humidity, hurricane season) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for GPT: last rental-car desk hours, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Beach Blvd casinos, downtown Vieux Marche, Beauvoir, the lighthouse and visitor centre.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Beauvoir, Ohr-O'Keefe, Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum, Mardi Gras Museum) and eat pages with last orders.
- Hurricane and hostile arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialCity of Biloxi
- officialBiloxi Visitor Center
- officialGulfport-Biloxi International Airport
- officialCoast Transit Authority
- officialAmtrak
- officialBeauvoir
- officialOhr-O'Keefe Museum of Art
- officialMaritime & Seafood Industry Museum
- secondaryWikivoyage: Biloxi, revision 5237420 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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