Luray travel guide

Luray Tourism | Luray Guide

You're Going to Love Luray

With a population of 4,895, Luray is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Luray to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Luray

Luray in February
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Luray in February
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Luray in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 4.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Luray, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.

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How to Get to Luray

Plane

Although Luray doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charlottesville Albemarle (CHO), which is located 59 km from Luray. The shortest domestic flight to Luray departs from Miami and takes around 2h 36m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Luray, followed by Acela. The train journey from Luray to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 56m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Luray is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 126 km from Luray. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Luray, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Luray takes 274 km and will cost you around $10. From New York, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 435 km.

Plane

Although Luray doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charlottesville Albemarle (CHO), which is located 59 km from Luray. The shortest domestic flight to Luray departs from Miami and takes around 2h 36m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Luray, followed by Acela. The train journey from Luray to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 56m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Luray is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 126 km from Luray. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Luray, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Luray takes 274 km and will cost you around $10. From New York, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 435 km.

Airlines serving Luray

KLM
Good (847 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,966 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,964 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,167 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (519 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (728 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,584 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,359 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (186 reviews)
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Where to stay in Luray

Average rates range from around $255 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $255 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Luray

Most booked hotels in Luray

The Mimslyn Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 237 reviews)
$226+
The Cardinal Inn
2 stars
Good (7.9, 472 reviews)
$95+
Skyland Resort
2 stars
Excellent (10, 1 review)
$180+
Big Meadows Lodge
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$152+
Days Inn by Wyndham Luray Shenandoah
2 stars
Okay (5.8, 466 reviews)
$83+
Budget Inn
2 stars
Mediocre (3.6, 144 reviews)
$89+

Renting a car in Luray

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Luray (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Luray (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.