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Visiting Oxford, MS: Your Guide to Making the Most of Your Stay

Whether you’re visiting for a weekend getaway, a football game, or a longer stay, Oxford offers Southern charm, vibrant culture, and a wealth of amenities to make your trip memorable.

To help you navigate your visit, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of resources, from transportation and accommodations to catering and local information.

  • Explore transportation options, including taxis, rental cars, and limo services, to ensure you get around town with ease.
  • Find a cozy place to stay, from charming bed-and-breakfasts to convenient hotels. Need catering for an event or recommendations for local attractions? We’ve got you covered!

Let this page be your go-to guide for everything you need to enjoy the best of Oxford.

Visiting Oxford for the first time?

Oxford may be a small town, but there's so much to see and experience that your schedule can get packed pretty quickly. Make sure you know everything our city has to offer so you can make the most of your trip!

Gameday and Special Event Procedures

During major events such as football games the University-Oxford Airport will follow special procedures designed to ensure continued safe operation in periods of high-volume traffic.

  • Special event procedures will be implemented via NOTAM.

  • Apply to all aircraft, including tenants not using their leased hangar.

  • Often involve Class D airspace activation and a temporary air traffic control tower (ATCT) at UOX.

  • During special events, no aircraft, vehicles, or persons may enter the movement area without approval from the ATCT (if operational) and/or the Airport.

  • Parking is limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

  • Assignments are determined by the Airport based on aircraft/ramp compatibility.

A maximum of 10 spots on the west side of the main parking ramp may be reserved in advance, subject to Airport Manager approval.

Reservation Rules:

  • Specific location determined by the Airport Manager.

  • Reservation window: Opens at 0900 on the Monday before the event; closes at noon the day prior.

  • One reservation per individual/entity.

  • Application must be completed online at the UOX website, including:

    • Tail number, aircraft type, arrival time, departure time

    • Note: ETA/ETD variations of more than two hours without approval will void the reservation.

  • Must be in good standing with UOX, including:

    • No overdue invoices for fuel, ramp fees, lease payments, etc.

    • Compliance with UOX policies, procedures, and regulations.

    • No unresolved FAA or safety compliance issues.

  • A nonrefundable $200 pre-payment is required.

  • This is in addition to any other charges incurred during the stay.

Ground Transportation

Getting around town is easy. Oxford has a number of taxi and limo services to choose from.

We do not have any rentals on site and we can not make any rental reservations on your behalf.

  • Call Enterprise or Hertz to make a reservation or if you have any problems with your rental.

Make sure to place your reservations as early as possible for football games and other large events!

Get around town in style with local limo services. 

Accommodations and Catering

Good food and a good place to crash at night—couldn't ask for anything else.

Oxford offers a wide variety of accommodations to suit your needs, from modern hotels and suites to locally-owned motels.

  • Whether you’re visiting for a game day, a campus event, or a relaxing getaway, you’ll find plenty of convenient options close to the heart of town.

Explore our list of motels and hotels to plan your perfect stay.

  • Visit TownPlace Suites online or call 662-238-3522
    • Find TownPlace Suites at 105 Ed Perry Blvd
  • Visit Courtyard Marriott or call 662-638-6014
    • Find the Courtyard Marriot at 305 Jackson Ave East
  • Visit The Inn at Ole Miss or call 662-234-2331
    • Find the Inn at Ole Miss on UM's Oxford Campus, just off the Grove.
  • Visit Hampton Inn online or call either Oxford location:
    • 110 Heritage Drive at 662-232-2442
    • 103 Ed Perry Drive at 662-234-5565
  • Visit Holiday Inn Express or call locally 662-236-2500, or toll free 1-800-Holiday
    • Find the Holiday Inn Express at 112 Heritage Dr.
  • Visit Days Inn online or call 662-234-9500
    • Find the Days Inn at 1101 Frontage Rd
  • Visit Comfort Inn or call 662-234-6000
    • Find the Comfort Inn at 1808 Jackson Ave West
  • Visit Super 8 or call 662-234-7013
    • Find the Super 8 at 2201 Jackson Ave West
  • Visit The Graduate online or call 662-234-3031
    • Find the Graduate at 400 North Lamar Blvd
  • Visit Ole Miss Motel online or call 662-234-2424
    • Find the Ole Miss Motel at 1517 University Ave
  • Visit Home2 Suites online or call 662-238-3400
    • Find Home2Suites at 101 South Lamar Court
  • Visit Quality Inn & Suites online or call 662-234-6000
    • Find Quality Inn and Suites at 1808 West Jackson Ave