Johnstown travel guide
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You're Going to Love Johnstown
With a population of 20,978, Johnstown is a must-see destination in Pennsylvania, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Johnstown deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Johnstown
If you’re looking for affordable options, Balance Restaurant (415 Main Street) and Tulunes Steak & Alehouse (90 Lulay St. Suite 2) are great picks.
When to visit Johnstown
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Johnstown in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.5″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Johnstown, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.
How to Get to Johnstown
Plane
When flying to Johnstown, you’ll arrive at Johnstown Cambria County (JST), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Johnstown departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 17h.
Train
The train station in Johnstown is called Johnstown, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Johnstown is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 140 miles from Johnstown. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Airlines serving Johnstown
Where to stay in popular areas of Johnstown
Most booked hotels in Johnstown
Renting a car in Johnstown
Renting a car in Johnstown costs $74 per day, on average, or $148 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Johnstown.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Johnstown (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 Johnstown is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Kia Optima or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.