Strasbourg travel guide
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You're Going to Love Strasbourg
With a population of 274.845, Strasbourg is a must-see destination in Grand Est, France. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Strasbourg deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Strasbourg
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Strasbourg in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 75.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 33.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Strasbourg, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.
How to Get to Strasbourg
Plane
When flying to Strasbourg, you’ll arrive at Strasbourg Entzheim (SXB), which is located 10 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Strasbourg from the United States departs from New York and takes around 14h 05m.
Train
SNCF is the only carrier operating train routes to Strasbourg. Located 1.9 km from the city center, Strasbourg is the busiest station in Strasbourg. Another popular train station is Strasbourg Krimmeri-Meinau, located 1.0 km from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Strasbourg is to pick up a car rental from Mulhouse, which is about 97 km from Strasbourg. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Alamo, among others, in Mulhouse.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Strasbourg, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Lufthansa. From Karlsruhe, the bus ride to Strasbourg takes 89 km and will cost you around $9. From Brussels, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 523 km. The most popular bus station is Strasbourg Boulevard de Metz, located 1.8 km from downtown Strasbourg. Strasbourg Gare Routière is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Strasbourg
Where to stay in Strasbourg
From 5-star hotels such as the Maison Rouge Strasbourg Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection to great affordable options like the Hotel Graffalgar, Strasbourg offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $117 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $162 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ibis Budget Strasbourg Centre Gare and Hôtel Esplanade. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Strasbourg, with prices from $43 to $275 per night. Petite-France is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Strasbourg are about 2% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Petite-France - In Strasbourg’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hotel Les Haras, Hotel Du Dragon and Hôtel Gutenberg.
Gare - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as Best Western Plus Monopole Metropole, Ibis Styles Strasbourg Centre Gare and Hotel Arok. The average nightly price for a double room in Gare is $59.
Where to stay in popular areas of Strasbourg
Most booked hotels in Strasbourg
Renting a car in Strasbourg
Renting a car in Strasbourg costs $62 per day, on average, or $124 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% more expensive than at Strasbourg Entzheim.
Expect to pay $7.65 per gallon in Strasbourg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $91.76 and $122.34. The most frequently booked car type in Strasbourg is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.