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How to get there
Where to stay
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College Park travel guide

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You're Going to Love College Park

With a population of 30,413, College Park is a must-see destination in Maryland, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. College Park deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in College Park

If you’re looking for affordable options, Old Maryland Grill (7777 Baltimore Ave) and Kapnos Taverna College Park (7777 Baltimore Ave.) are great picks.

When to visit College Park

College Park in November
Estimated hotel price
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel
College Park in November
Estimated hotel price
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to College Park 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 24.8 °F, with an average temperature of 33.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 4.5″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in College Park, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.

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How to Get to College Park

Plane

When flying to College Park, you’ll arrive at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to College Park departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving College Park, followed by Acela. The train journey from College Park to Baltimore takes 0h 37m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to College Park is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 198 miles from College Park. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to College Park, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to College Park takes 170 miles and will cost you around $29. From New York, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 195 miles. The most popular bus station is College Park College Park, Md, located 0.8 miles from downtown College Park. College Park 4931 Calvert Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 0.8 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to College Park, you’ll arrive at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to College Park departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving College Park, followed by Acela. The train journey from College Park to Baltimore takes 0h 37m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to College Park is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 198 miles from College Park. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to College Park, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to College Park takes 170 miles and will cost you around $29. From New York, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 195 miles. The most popular bus station is College Park College Park, Md, located 0.8 miles from downtown College Park. College Park 4931 Calvert Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 0.8 miles from the city center.

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Where to stay in popular areas of College Park

Most booked hotels in College Park

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The Hotel at the University of Maryland
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1132 reviews)
$183+
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Cambria Hotel College Park
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 624 reviews)
$139+
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Citizenm Washington Dc Capitol
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1675 reviews)
$159+
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Washington Plaza Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 4434 reviews)
$160+
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The St. Gregory Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2071 reviews)
$221+
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Hotel Washington
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1314 reviews)
$297+
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Renting a car in College Park

Renting a car in College Park costs $48 per day, on average, or $96 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in College Park (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in College Park is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Tacoma or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in College Park costs $48 per day, on average, or $96 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in College Park (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in College Park is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Tacoma or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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