Greenbelt travel guide
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You're Going to Love Greenbelt
With a population of 23,068, Greenbelt is a must-see destination in Maryland, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Greenbelt has to offer.
When to visit Greenbelt
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Greenbelt 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 23 °F, with an average temperature of 33.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Greenbelt, with an average rainfall of 2.6″.
How to Get to Greenbelt
Plane
When flying to Greenbelt, you’ll arrive at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), which is located 14 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Greenbelt departs from Miami and takes around 2h 36m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Greenbelt. The train journey from Greenbelt to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $7 for a 2h 05m trip. The train station in Greenbelt is called Greenbelt, and is located 2.0 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Greenbelt is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 195 miles from Greenbelt. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Greenbelt, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Greenbelt takes 175 miles and will cost you around $12. From New York, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 265 miles.
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Renting a car in Greenbelt
Renting a car in Greenbelt costs $46 per day, on average, or $139 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Greenbelt (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 Greenbelt, while also 20% cheaper than other types, on average.