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

Elizabethtown travel guide

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With a population of 3.583, Elizabethtown is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. Elizabethtown deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Elizabethtown

Elizabethtown in October
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elizabethtown in October
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Elizabethtown in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 6.1″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Elizabethtown, with an average rainfall of 2.6″.

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How to Get to Elizabethtown

Plane

Although Elizabethtown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM), which is located 76 km from Elizabethtown. Raleigh-Durham Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Aeromexico, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Elizabethtown departs from Miami and takes around 4h 14m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Elizabethtown. The train journey from Elizabethtown to Baltimore takes 7h 08m and costs around $76 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $98 for a 10h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Elizabethtown is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 214 km from Elizabethtown. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Tornado Bus operates bus routes to Elizabethtown.

Plane

Although Elizabethtown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM), which is located 76 km from Elizabethtown. Raleigh-Durham Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Aeromexico, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Elizabethtown departs from Miami and takes around 4h 14m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Elizabethtown. The train journey from Elizabethtown to Baltimore takes 7h 08m and costs around $76 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $98 for a 10h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Elizabethtown is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 214 km from Elizabethtown. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Tornado Bus operates bus routes to Elizabethtown.

Airports near Elizabethtown

RDURaleigh-Durham
MYRMyrtle Beach Intl
ILMWilmington New Hanover County

Airlines serving Elizabethtown

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,861 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,941 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,589 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,704 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,224 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,266 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,351 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,986 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,859 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,205 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Elizabethtown

Most booked hotels in Elizabethtown

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The Elizabethtown Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 78 reviews)
$176+
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Knights Inn Elizabethtown
2 stars
Good (6.7, 29 reviews)
$199+
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Renting a car in Elizabethtown

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Elizabethtown (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 Elizabethtown is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Kicks or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Elizabethtown (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 Elizabethtown is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Kicks or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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