Scranton travel guide
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You're Going to Love Scranton
With a population of 76,089, Scranton is a must-see destination in Pennsylvania, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Scranton to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Scranton
Where to Eat in Scranton
If you’re looking for affordable options, Posh at The Scranton Club (404 N Washington Ave.) and Carmen's 2.0 Restaurant & World Tour Menu (700 Lackawanna Avenue) are great picks.
When to visit Scranton
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Scranton 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 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Scranton, with an average rainfall of 2″.
How to Get to Scranton
Plane
When flying to Scranton, you’ll arrive at Wilkes-Barre Scranton (AVP), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Scranton include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Scranton departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 50m.
Car
Another option to get to Scranton is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 98 miles from Scranton. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Scranton using Bus or American Airlines. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Scranton takes 140 miles and will cost you around $868. From New York, the ticket costs about $130 for a journey of 155 miles. Scranton’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Scranton
Where to stay in popular areas of Scranton
Most booked hotels in Scranton
Renting a car in Scranton
Renting a car in Scranton costs $77 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Scranton.
Expect to pay $3.75 per gallon in Scranton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.97 and $59.96. The most frequently booked car type in Scranton is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Nissan Maxima or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.