Lynchburg travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lynchburg

With a population of 75.568, Lynchburg is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Lynchburg deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Lynchburg

If you’re looking for affordable options, Isabella's Italian Trattoria (4925 Boonsboro Road) and RA Bistro (1344 Main St) are great picks.

Most popular restaurants in Lynchburg

American
Wonderful (66 reviews)
Contemporary American
Very good (28 reviews)
American
Wonderful (66 reviews)
Contemporary American
Very good (28 reviews)

When to visit Lynchburg

Lynchburg in December
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lynchburg in December
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lynchburg 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 4.4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Lynchburg, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.

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How to Get to Lynchburg

Plane

When flying to Lynchburg, you’ll arrive at Lynchburg Preston-Glenn Field (LYH), which is located 10 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Lynchburg departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 4h 09m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lynchburg. The train station in Lynchburg is called Lynchburg, and is located 1.5 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Lynchburg is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 248 km from Lynchburg. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Plane

When flying to Lynchburg, you’ll arrive at Lynchburg Preston-Glenn Field (LYH), which is located 10 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Lynchburg departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 4h 09m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lynchburg. The train station in Lynchburg is called Lynchburg, and is located 1.5 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Lynchburg is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 248 km from Lynchburg. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Airlines serving Lynchburg

Lufthansa
Good (4,612 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,516 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (460 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,325 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (771 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,772 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (515 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (307 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,916 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (440 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lynchburg

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn and Suites Lynchburg and Holiday Inn Express Lynchburg.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lynchburg

Most booked hotels in Lynchburg

The Virginian Lynchburg, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 205 reviews)
$183+
Comfort Inn and Suites Lynchburg Airport - University Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 717 reviews)
$115+
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lynchburg
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1040 reviews)
$86+
Winridge Manor
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 8 reviews)
$146+
Red Roof Inn Madison Heights, Va
2 stars
Good (7.7, 221 reviews)
$85+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lynchburg at Liberty Univ.
2 stars
Good (7.6, 1078 reviews)
$85+

Renting a car in Lynchburg

Renting a car in Lynchburg costs $64 per day, on average, or $127 if you want to rent if for 2 days. National, Avis and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Lynchburg is the Dollar branch at 350 Terminal Drive, which is 10 km from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Lynchburg Preston-Glenn Field.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Lynchburg (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 Lynchburg is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lynchburg costs $64 per day, on average, or $127 if you want to rent if for 2 days. National, Avis and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Lynchburg is the Dollar branch at 350 Terminal Drive, which is 10 km from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Lynchburg Preston-Glenn Field.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Lynchburg (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 Lynchburg is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.