Ellicott City travel guide
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You're Going to Love Ellicott City
With a population of 65,834, Ellicott City is a must-see destination in Maryland, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ellicott City has to offer.
Where to Eat in Ellicott City
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Rumor Mill (8069 Tiber Alley) and Phoenix Upper Main (8308 Main St) are great picks.
When to visit Ellicott City
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ellicott City in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °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 23 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Ellicott City, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.
How to Get to Ellicott City
Plane
When flying to Ellicott City, you’ll arrive at Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Ellicott City departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 50m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ellicott City, followed by Acela. The train journey from Ellicott City to Baltimore takes 0h 27m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $16 for a 1h 53m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Ellicott City is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 181 miles from Ellicott City. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ellicott City, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Ellicott City takes 175 miles and will cost you around $6. From New York, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 275 miles.
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Renting a car in Ellicott City
Renting a car in Ellicott City costs $61 per day, on average, or $184 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Ellicott 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 Ellicott City is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.