With a population of 101.786, Erie 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 Erie to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bob’s Steakhouse (1101 Peninsula Dr) and Pineapple Eddie Southern Bistro (1402 W 10th St) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Erie in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 4.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Erie, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.
When flying to Erie, you’ll arrive at Erie (ERI), which is located 9 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Erie departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 3h 53m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Erie. The train station in Erie is called Erie, and is located 1.0 km from the city center.
Another option to get to Erie is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 245 km from Erie. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.
Busbud operates bus routes to Erie. Erie’s bus station is located 0.9 km from the city center.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Erie and TownePlace Suites by Marriott Erie.
Renting a car in Erie costs $73 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Erie.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Erie (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 Erie is Compact (Ford EcoSport or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (GMC Terrain or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.