Williamsburg travel guide
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You're Going to Love Williamsburg
With a population of 14,068, Williamsburg is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Williamsburg deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Williamsburg
Where to Eat in Williamsburg
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Seafare of Williamsburg (1632 Richmond Road) and Fat Tuna Grille & Oyster House (1433 Richmond Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Williamsburg
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Williamsburg in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °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 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 5.1″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Williamsburg, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.
How to Get to Williamsburg
Plane
Although Williamsburg doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newport News Intl (PHF), which is located 15 miles from Williamsburg. Norfolk Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, Allegiant Air, Spirit Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Williamsburg departs from New York and takes around 39m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Williamsburg. The train journey from Williamsburg to Baltimore takes 5h 13m and costs around $63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $104 for a 8h 08m trip. The train station in Williamsburg is called Williamsburg Transportation Center, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Williamsburg is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 114 miles from Williamsburg. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Bus
Williamsburg’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Williamsburg
Where to stay in Williamsburg
Average rates range from around $178 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $438 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Williamsburg North and Comfort Inn Williamsburg Gateway.
Where to stay in popular areas of Williamsburg
Most booked hotels in Williamsburg
Renting a car in Williamsburg
Renting a car in Williamsburg costs $70 per day, on average, or $141 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, 8% more expensive than at Newport News Intl.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Williamsburg (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 Williamsburg is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.