Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Allentown travel guide

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You're Going to Love Allentown

With a population of 118.032, Allentown is a must-see destination in Pennsylvania, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Allentown has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Allentown

If you’re looking for affordable options, Union and Finch (1528 W Union St) and Grille 3501 (3501 Broadway) are great picks.

When to visit Allentown

Allentown in December
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Allentown in December
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Allentown in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °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 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 5″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Allentown, with an average rainfall of 2.7″.

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How to Get to Allentown

Plane

When flying to Allentown, you’ll arrive at Allentown-Bethlehem (ABE), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Allentown include American Airlines, Allegiant Air and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Allentown departs from Melbourne and takes around 2h 27m.

Car

Another option to get to Allentown is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 78 miles from Allentown. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Plane

When flying to Allentown, you’ll arrive at Allentown-Bethlehem (ABE), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Allentown include American Airlines, Allegiant Air and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Allentown departs from Melbourne and takes around 2h 27m.

Car

Another option to get to Allentown is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 78 miles from Allentown. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Airports near Allentown

EWRNewark
ABEAllentown-Bethlehem
PHLPhiladelphia

Airlines serving Allentown

Lufthansa
Good (8,158 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,544 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,124 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,449 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,014 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,477 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,019 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,632 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,894 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,373 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,484 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,422 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,421 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,342 reviews)
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Where to stay in Allentown

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Allentown North By IHG and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Allentown Cen - Dorneyville By IHG.

Most popular hotel in Allentown by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Allentown

Most booked hotels in Allentown

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Wind Creek Bethlehem
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1639 reviews)
$158+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Allentown West
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 230 reviews)
$121+
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Hyatt Place Bethlehem
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1013 reviews)
$140+
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Comfort Inn & Suites Bethlehem Lehigh Valley Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 805 reviews)
$72+
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Holiday Inn Allentown-Bethlehem By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1027 reviews)
$80+
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Four Points by Sheraton Allentown Lehigh Valley
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 974 reviews)
$115+
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Renting a car in Allentown

Renting a car in Allentown costs $58 per day, on average, or $233 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Alamo, Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Allentown is the Alamo branch at 3311 Airport Road, which is 4 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 26% cheaper than airport locations in Allentown.

Expect to pay $4.24 per gallon in Allentown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.88 and $67.83. The most frequently booked car type in Allentown is Compact (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Nissan Pathfinder or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Allentown costs $58 per day, on average, or $233 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Alamo, Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Allentown is the Alamo branch at 3311 Airport Road, which is 4 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 26% cheaper than airport locations in Allentown.

Expect to pay $4.24 per gallon in Allentown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.88 and $67.83. The most frequently booked car type in Allentown is Compact (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Nissan Pathfinder or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Allentown

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$39/day

Compact

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$44/day

Intermediate
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