Morgantown travel guide

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You're Going to Love Morgantown

With a population of 29.660, Morgantown is a must-see destination in West Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Morgantown deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Morgantown

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sargasso of Morgantown Restaurant & Bar (215 Don Knott's Blvd) and The Tea Shoppe (709 Beechurst Ave) are great picks.

Most popular restaurants in Morgantown

American
Very good (1972 reviews)
Hawaiian
Very good (143 reviews)
Italian
Wonderful (88 reviews)
Steakhouse
Very good (42 reviews)
American
Very good (1972 reviews)
Hawaiian
Very good (143 reviews)
Italian
Wonderful (88 reviews)
Steakhouse
Very good (42 reviews)

When to visit Morgantown

Morgantown in January
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Morgantown in January
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Morgantown in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 33.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Morgantown, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.

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How to Get to Morgantown

Plane

When flying to Morgantown, you’ll arrive at Morgantown (MGW), which is located 4 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Morgantown departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 24h 22m.

Train

The train station in Morgantown is called Morgantown Mountaineer Station - 1112 Van Voorhis Rd, and is located 2.8 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Morgantown is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 264 km from Morgantown. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Morgantown’s bus station is located 1.8 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Morgantown, you’ll arrive at Morgantown (MGW), which is located 4 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Morgantown departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 24h 22m.

Train

The train station in Morgantown is called Morgantown Mountaineer Station - 1112 Van Voorhis Rd, and is located 2.8 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Morgantown is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 264 km from Morgantown. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Morgantown’s bus station is located 1.8 km from the city center.

Airlines serving Morgantown

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,452 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,929 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,516 reviews)
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Where to stay in Morgantown

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Morgantown and Hampton Inn Morgantown.

Where to stay in popular areas of Morgantown

Most booked hotels in Morgantown

Holiday Inn Morgantown - University Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 652 reviews)
$123+
The Cranberry Ascend Hotel Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 229 reviews)
$120+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Morgantown
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1768 reviews)
$116+
Hotel Morgan a Wyndham Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 268 reviews)
$131+
Euro-Suites Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 600 reviews)
$105+
Residence Inn by Marriott Morgantown Medical Center Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 291 reviews)
$118+

Renting a car in Morgantown

Renting a car in Morgantown costs $69 per day, on average, or $138 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Morgantown.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Morgantown (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 Morgantown is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Morgantown costs $69 per day, on average, or $138 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Morgantown.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Morgantown (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 Morgantown is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Morgantown

Hertz

Hertz
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