North Platte travel guide
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You're Going to Love North Platte
With a population of 24,733, North Platte is a must-see destination in Nebraska, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in North Platte to see all of its attractions.
When to visit North Platte
Looking for warm weather? Then head to North Platte in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10.4 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3.4″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in North Platte, with an average rainfall of 0.3″.
How to Get to North Platte
Plane
When flying to North Platte, you’ll arrive at North Platte Lee Bird Field (LBF), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to North Platte departs from Denver and takes around 1h 01m.
Bus
North Platte’s bus station is located 1.1 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving North Platte
Where to stay in North Platte
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott North Platte and Tru By Hilton North Platte.
Where to stay in popular areas of North Platte
Most booked hotels in North Platte
Renting a car in North Platte
Renting a car in North Platte costs $77 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 44% cheaper than airport locations in North Platte.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in North Platte (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. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in North Platte, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.