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

Big Stone Gap travel guide

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You're Going to Love Big Stone Gap

With a population of 5,614, Big Stone Gap is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Big Stone Gap has to offer.

When to visit Big Stone Gap

Big Stone Gap in November
Estimated hotel price
$67
1 night at 3-star hotel
Big Stone Gap in November
Estimated hotel price
$67
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Big Stone Gap in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °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 24.8 °F, with an average temperature of 33.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 5.3″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Big Stone Gap, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.

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How to Get to Big Stone Gap

Plane

Although Big Stone Gap doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Blountville Tri Cities TN/VA (TRI), which is located 34 miles from Big Stone Gap. Asheville Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Allegiant Air, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Big Stone Gap departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Big Stone Gap is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 157 miles from Big Stone Gap. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Plane

Although Big Stone Gap doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Blountville Tri Cities TN/VA (TRI), which is located 34 miles from Big Stone Gap. Asheville Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Allegiant Air, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Big Stone Gap departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Big Stone Gap is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 157 miles from Big Stone Gap. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Airports near Big Stone Gap

AVLAsheville Regional
TRIBlountville Tri Cities TN/VA
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Big Stone Gap

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,635 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,105 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,093 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,053 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,507 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,534 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,607 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,478 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (912 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,897 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,490 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,081 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,893 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Big Stone Gap

Most booked hotels in Big Stone Gap

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The Inn At Wise
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 381 reviews)
$121+
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Quality Inn and Suites Big Stone Gap
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 208 reviews)
$80+
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Hampton Inn Norton
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 62 reviews)
$95+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Norton
2 stars
Good (6.5, 160 reviews)
$64+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Norton VA
2 stars
Good (6.2, 504 reviews)
$57+
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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Norton - Wise South
2 stars
Okay (5.6, 194 reviews)
$53+
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Renting a car in Big Stone Gap

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Big Stone Gap (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Big Stone Gap (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69.