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Elkton travel guide

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With a population of 15,443, Elkton is a must-see destination in Maryland, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Elkton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Elkton

Elkton in July
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elkton in July
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Elkton in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °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 4.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Elkton, with an average rainfall of 3.1″.

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How to Get to Elkton

Plane

When flying to Elkton, you’ll arrive at Greater Wilmington (ILG), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Elkton departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Elkton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Elkton to Baltimore takes 1h 09m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $20 for a 1h 17m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Elkton is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 126 miles from Elkton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Elkton, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Allentown, the bus ride to Elkton takes 85 miles and will cost you around $46. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

When flying to Elkton, you’ll arrive at Greater Wilmington (ILG), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Elkton departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Elkton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Elkton to Baltimore takes 1h 09m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $20 for a 1h 17m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Elkton is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 126 miles from Elkton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Elkton, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Allentown, the bus ride to Elkton takes 85 miles and will cost you around $46. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Elkton

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Airlines serving Elkton

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Elkton

Most booked hotels in Elkton

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Newark - Elkton
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 604 reviews)
$118+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Wilmington New Castle
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 356 reviews)
$121+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Elkton - University Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 286 reviews)
$136+
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Hampton Inn Elkton
2 stars
Excellent (8, 204 reviews)
$123+
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Super 8 by Wyndham New Castle
2 stars
Good (7.2, 201 reviews)
$75+
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Best Western Plus Newark/Christiana Inn
2 stars
Good (6.7, 712 reviews)
$93+
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Renting a car in Elkton

Renting a car in Elkton costs $47 per day, on average, or $94 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 28% cheaper than airport locations in Elkton.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Elkton (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. Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Elkton, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Elkton costs $47 per day, on average, or $94 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 28% cheaper than airport locations in Elkton.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Elkton (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. Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Elkton, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

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