The airport at Pensacola Florida is about the same distance by time (and my favorite local airport) but will probably require renting a car or uber (not a taxi) since it's further in distance than the Mobile Airport.
More about the town of Fairhope
The closest hotel to the office in Fairhope is The Hampton Inn(23 North Section Street, Fairhope, Alabama 36532), which is one block from the office. They are often full (the town has quite a few events and is a tourist destination). So, if they are full, there are stil quite a few places that are close. Our town is so small and the traffic so minima that everythin on this list is 10 minutes or less from my office ..
In Fairhope, you can shop antiques and clothing and quaint places to eat, or stroll the Mobile Bay.
If you want a more luxurious resort for sleeping, then stay at the Grand Hotel where you will have access to a spa, golf, harbor, and resort pool, (about 5 minutes from the fairhope office and free transportation will be provided). Rates are usually around $200 to $300 per night. This hotel has a shuttle from the airport to the hotel but it's about $75 (almost as much as renting a car).
If you have difficulty making arrangements, please contact me at DrRunels@Runels.com or call 251-648-7704