With a population of 60,785, Terre Haute is a must-see destination in Indiana, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Terre Haute to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Stables Steakhouse (939 Poplar Street) and M. Moggers Restaurant & Pub (908 Poplar St.) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Terre Haute in July, when the average temperature is 77 °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 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.6″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Terre Haute, with an average rainfall of 2.3″.
Although Terre Haute doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Champaign University-Willard (CMI), which is located 61 miles from Terre Haute. Evansville Dress Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Aeromexico, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Terre Haute departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 27m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Terre Haute. The train journey from Terre Haute to Alexandria takes 17h 56m and costs around $130 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $165 for a 19h 46m trip.
Another option to get to Terre Haute is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 167 miles from Terre Haute. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Kyte, among others, in Chicago.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Terre Haute, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Busbud. From Louisville, the bus ride to Terre Haute takes 120 miles and will cost you around $76. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $76 for a journey of 180 miles.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Red Carpet Inn Terre Haute and Sleep Inn Terre Haute University Area.
Renting a car in Terre Haute costs $67 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Terre Haute.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Terre Haute (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 Terre Haute is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Kicks or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.