Jim Thorpe travel guide

Jim Thorpe Tourism | Jim Thorpe Guide

You're Going to Love Jim Thorpe

With a population of 4.781, Jim Thorpe 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 Jim Thorpe to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Jim Thorpe

If you’re looking for affordable options, Broadway Grille & Pub (24 Broadway) and Encore (66 Broadway) are great picks.

When to visit Jim Thorpe

Jim Thorpe in October
Estimated hotel price
$138
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jim Thorpe in October
Estimated hotel price
$138
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Jim Thorpe

Plane

Although Jim Thorpe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Allentown-Bethlehem (ABE), which is located 35 km from Jim Thorpe. The shortest domestic flight to Jim Thorpe departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 57m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Jim Thorpe, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Jim Thorpe to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about $5 for a 1h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Jim Thorpe is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 147 km from Jim Thorpe. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Jim Thorpe, including Megabus, Bus and United Airlines. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Jim Thorpe takes 185 km and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 435 km.

Plane

Although Jim Thorpe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Allentown-Bethlehem (ABE), which is located 35 km from Jim Thorpe. The shortest domestic flight to Jim Thorpe departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 57m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Jim Thorpe, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Jim Thorpe to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about $5 for a 1h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Jim Thorpe is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 147 km from Jim Thorpe. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Jim Thorpe, including Megabus, Bus and United Airlines. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Jim Thorpe takes 185 km and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 435 km.

Airports near Jim Thorpe

Airlines serving Jim Thorpe

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,299 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,756 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Jim Thorpe

Average rates range from around $321 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $191 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Jim Thorpe

Most booked hotels in Jim Thorpe

Hampton Inn Lehighton - Jim Thorpe
2 stars
Excellent (9, 489 reviews)
$154+
Inn at Jim Thorpe
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 323 reviews)
$141+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Lehighton,PA
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 790 reviews)
$131+
Macaluso's at The Lantern Lodge
2 stars
Good (7.5, 1133 reviews)
$109+
Mahoning Inn
2 stars
Good (7.2, 249 reviews)
$90+
Mountain View Suites
2 stars
Good (7.1, 274 reviews)
$147+

Renting a car in Jim Thorpe

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Jim Thorpe (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.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Jim Thorpe (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.