York travel guide
York Tourism | York Guide
You're Going to Love York
With a population of 43’718, York is a must-see destination in Pennsylvania, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. York deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in York
If you’re looking for affordable options, Rockfish Public House (110 N George St Fl 1) and Box Hill Mansion (1501 Copper Beach Dr) are great picks.
Most popular restaurants in York
When to visit York
Looking for warm weather? Then head to York 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 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in York, with an average rainfall of 2.7″.
How to Get to York
Plane
Although York doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Harrisburg (MDT), which is located 26 km from York. Philadelphia Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, ITA Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to York departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 44m.
Car
Another option to get to York is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 248 km from York. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
York’s bus station is located 0.5 km from the city center.
Airlines serving York
Where to stay in York
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham York and Hampton Inn - York.
Where to stay in popular areas of York
Most booked hotels in York
Renting a car in York
Renting a car in York costs $59 per day, on average, or $118 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in York.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in York (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 York is Mini (Toyota Sienna or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Veloster or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.