Elizabeth City travel guide
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You're Going to Love Elizabeth City
With a population of 18,683, Elizabeth City is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Elizabeth City deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Elizabeth City
When to visit Elizabeth City
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Elizabeth City in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 6.3″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Elizabeth City, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.
How to Get to Elizabeth City
Plane
Although Elizabeth City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norfolk Airport (ORF), which is located 42 miles from Elizabeth City. Norfolk Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Elizabeth City departs from Boston and takes around 1h 37m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Elizabeth City. The train journey from Elizabeth City to Alexandria takes 4h 13m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $107 for a 7h 00m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Elizabeth City is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 185 miles from Elizabeth City. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Elizabeth City, including FlixBus, VA Express Lanes and Greyhound. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Elizabeth City takes 240 miles and will cost you around $45. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $90 for a journey of 285 miles.
Airlines serving Elizabeth City
Where to stay in Elizabeth City
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites Elizabeth City and Comfort Inn Elizabeth City near University.
Where to stay in popular areas of Elizabeth City
Most booked hotels in Elizabeth City
Renting a car in Elizabeth City
Renting a car in Elizabeth City costs $64 per day, on average, or $129 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Elizabeth City.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Elizabeth City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Elizabeth City is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 13% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.