Gettysburg travel guide
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You're Going to Love Gettysburg
With a population of 7,620, Gettysburg is a must-see destination in Pennsylvania, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Gettysburg deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Gettysburg
Where to Eat in Gettysburg
If you’re looking for affordable options, Sidney at Willoughby Run (730 Chambersburg Rd.) and The Inn at Herr Ridge (900 Chambersburg Rd.) are great picks.
When to visit Gettysburg
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gettysburg in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Gettysburg, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.
How to Get to Gettysburg
Plane
Although Gettysburg doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hagerstown Regional (HGR), which is located 28 miles from Gettysburg. The shortest domestic flight to Gettysburg departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 35m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gettysburg. The train journey from Gettysburg to Baltimore takes 0h 29m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 56m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Gettysburg is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 182 miles from Gettysburg. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gettysburg, including Megabus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Gettysburg takes 170 miles and will cost you around $20. From New York, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 275 miles.
Airlines serving Gettysburg
Where to stay in Gettysburg
Average rates range from around $204 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $266 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Gettysburg
Most booked hotels in Gettysburg
Renting a car in Gettysburg
Renting a car in Gettysburg costs $73 per day, on average, or $147 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Gettysburg (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 Gettysburg is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 31% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.