Martinsburg travel guide
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You're Going to Love Martinsburg
With a population of 17 227, Martinsburg is a must-see destination in West Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Martinsburg deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Martinsburg
If you’re looking for affordable options, Brix27 Restaurant and Wine Bar (131 N Queen St) and The Sycamore (1959 Golf Course Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Martinsburg
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Martinsburg in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °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 23 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Martinsburg, with an average rainfall of 2.3″.
How to Get to Martinsburg
Plane
Although Martinsburg doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hagerstown Regional (HGR), which is located 34 km from Martinsburg. The shortest domestic flight to Martinsburg departs from Miami and takes around 2h 34m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Martinsburg, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Martinsburg to Baltimore takes 0h 27m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 53m trip. The train station in Martinsburg is called Martinsburg, and is located 0.4 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Martinsburg is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 101 km from Martinsburg. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Martinsburg, including Megabus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Washington Deluxe. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Martinsburg takes 274 km and will cost you around $20. From New York, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 435 km.
Airlines serving Martinsburg
Where to stay in popular areas of Martinsburg
Most booked hotels in Martinsburg
Renting a car in Martinsburg
Renting a car in Martinsburg costs $53 per day, on average, or $105 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Martinsburg.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Martinsburg (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. The most frequently booked car type in Martinsburg is Premium (Nissan Maxima or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chrysler 200 or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.