Lexington travel guide
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You're Going to Love Lexington
With a population of 7 042, Lexington is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Lexington to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Lexington
If you’re looking for affordable options, Southern Inn Restaurant (37 S Main St) and Juniper Lounge at The Gin Hotel (30 South Main Street) are great picks.
When to visit Lexington
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lexington in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 24.8 °F, with an average temperature of 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Lexington, with an average rainfall of 2.7″.
How to Get to Lexington
Plane
Although Lexington doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lynchburg Preston-Glenn Field (LYH), which is located 54 km from Lexington. Roanoke is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, Emirates and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lexington departs from Boston and takes around 4h 08m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lexington. The train journey from Lexington to Baltimore takes 4h 43m and costs around $72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newark, expect to pay about $42 for a 7h 18m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Lexington is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 244 km from Lexington. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Bus
Megabus operates bus routes to Lexington. Lexington’s bus station is located 1.3 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Lexington
Where to stay in popular areas of Lexington
Most booked hotels in Lexington
Renting a car in Lexington
Renting a car in Lexington costs $81 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 26% more expensive than at Lynchburg Preston-Glenn Field.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Lexington (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 Lexington is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.