With a population of 24.802, Salem is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Salem deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Salem in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °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 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Salem, with an average rainfall of 2.7″.
When flying to Salem, you’ll arrive at Roanoke (ROA), which is located 8 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Salem include Delta, Emirates and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to Salem departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 07m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Salem. The train journey from Salem to Alexandria takes 4h 38m and costs around $23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $81 for a 7h 46m trip.
Another option to get to Salem is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 319 km from Salem. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..
You can travel by bus to Salem using Megabus or FlixBus. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Salem takes 499 km and will cost you around $98. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $106 for a journey of 893 km. Salem’s bus station is located 2.6 km from the city center.
Renting a car in Salem costs $56 per day, on average, or $112 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Salem.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Salem (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 Salem is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.