Spartanburg travel guide
Spartanburg Tourism | Spartanburg Guide
You're Going to Love Spartanburg
With a population of 37,013, Spartanburg is a must-see destination in South Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Spartanburg deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Spartanburg
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Kennedy (221 E Kennedy St) and Cribbs Kitchen (226B W Main St) are great picks.
When to visit Spartanburg
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Spartanburg in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 4.8″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Spartanburg, with an average rainfall of 3.5″.
How to Get to Spartanburg
Plane
Although Spartanburg doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Greenville (GSP), which is located 17 miles from Spartanburg. Greenville is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Spartanburg departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 52m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Spartanburg. The train journey from Spartanburg to Alexandria takes 10h 35m and costs around $138 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $137 for a 15h 09m trip. The train station in Spartanburg is called Spartanburg, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Spartanburg is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 162 miles from Spartanburg. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Atlanta.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Spartanburg using Tornado Bus or Bus. From Raleigh, the bus ride to Spartanburg takes 332 miles and will cost you around $140. From Gibsonton, the ticket costs about $525 for a journey of 1291 miles. The most popular bus station is Spartanburg 21 Fairview Church Rd, located 5 miles from downtown Spartanburg. Spartanburg Greyhound station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Spartanburg
Where to stay in Spartanburg
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites I-26 & Us 29 At Westgate Mall and Comfort Suites At WestGate Mall.
Where to stay in popular areas of Spartanburg
Most booked hotels in Spartanburg
Renting a car in Spartanburg
Renting a car in Spartanburg costs $69 per day, on average, or $138 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Spartanburg.
Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in Spartanburg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Spartanburg is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda5 or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Spartanburg
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$38/day
Pickup truck
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$47/day