Elizabethtown travel guide
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You're Going to Love Elizabethtown
With a population of 3,583, Elizabethtown is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Elizabethtown to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Elizabethtown
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Elizabethtown in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 6.1″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Elizabethtown, with an average rainfall of 2.6″.
How to Get to Elizabethtown
Plane
Although Elizabethtown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM), which is located 47 miles from Elizabethtown. Raleigh-Durham Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, Frontier and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Elizabethtown departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 4h 09m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Elizabethtown. The train journey from Elizabethtown to Alexandria takes 5h 54m and costs around $66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $72 for a 7h 29m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Elizabethtown is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 133 miles from Elizabethtown. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.
Airlines serving Elizabethtown
Where to stay in popular areas of Elizabethtown
Most booked hotels in Elizabethtown
Renting a car in Elizabethtown
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Elizabethtown (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 Elizabethtown is Intermediate (Mazda CX-5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.