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Elkins travel guide

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You're Going to Love Elkins

With a population of 7,094, Elkins is a must-see destination in West Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Elkins deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Elkins

Elkins in January
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elkins in January
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Elkins in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °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 5.4″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Elkins, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.

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How to Get to Elkins

Plane

Although Elkins doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Clarksburg Benedum (CKB), which is located 33 miles from Elkins. Charlottesville Albemarle is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Elkins departs from New York and takes around 26h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Elkins is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 151 miles from Elkins. You’ll find branches of Turo and Alamo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Plane

Although Elkins doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Clarksburg Benedum (CKB), which is located 33 miles from Elkins. Charlottesville Albemarle is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Elkins departs from New York and takes around 26h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Elkins is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 151 miles from Elkins. You’ll find branches of Turo and Alamo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Airports near Elkins

CHOCharlottesville Albemarle
CKBClarksburg Benedum
MGWMorgantown

Airlines serving Elkins

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,415 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,165 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (643 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (734 reviews)
Contour
Good (26 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Elkins

Most booked hotels in Elkins

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Wingate by Wyndham Elkins
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 522 reviews)
$99+
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Hampton Inn Elkins
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 428 reviews)
$129+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Elkins
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 327 reviews)
$159+
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River Front Resort
3 stars
Excellent (9, 27 reviews)
$95+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Elkins
2 stars
Good (7.8, 589 reviews)
$71+
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Renting a car in Elkins

Renting a car in Elkins costs $72 per day, on average, or $144 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Clarksburg Benedum.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Elkins (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.

Renting a car in Elkins costs $72 per day, on average, or $144 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Clarksburg Benedum.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Elkins (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.

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