Gettysburg travel guide
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You're Going to Love Gettysburg
With a population of 7,620, Gettysburg is a must-see destination in Pennsylvania, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Gettysburg to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Gettysburg
Where to Eat in Gettysburg
If you’re looking for affordable options, Sidney at Willoughby Run (730 Chambersburg Rd.) and The Inn at Herr Ridge (900 Chambersburg Rd.) are great picks.
When to visit Gettysburg
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gettysburg 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 23 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Gettysburg, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.
How to Get to Gettysburg
Plane
Although Gettysburg doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hagerstown Regional (HGR), which is located 45 km from Gettysburg. The shortest domestic flight to Gettysburg departs from Miami and takes around 2h 36m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gettysburg. The train journey from Gettysburg to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $25 for a 1h 54m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Gettysburg is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 293 km from Gettysburg. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gettysburg, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Gettysburg takes 274 km and will cost you around $10. From New York, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 418 km.
Airlines serving Gettysburg
Where to stay in Gettysburg
Average rates range from around $204 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $270 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Gettysburg
Most booked hotels in Gettysburg
Renting a car in Gettysburg
Renting a car in Gettysburg costs $71 per day, on average.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Gettysburg (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 Gettysburg is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 28% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.