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Elyria travel guide

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You're Going to Love Elyria

With a population of 54,533, Elyria is a must-see destination in Ohio, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Elyria has to offer.

When to visit Elyria

Elyria in February
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elyria in February
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Elyria in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °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 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3.7″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Elyria, with an average rainfall of 2.2″.

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How to Get to Elyria

Plane

When flying to Elyria, you’ll arrive at Cleveland Hopkins Airport (CLE), which is located 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Elyria include American Airlines, Delta and Frontier. The shortest domestic flight to Elyria departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Elyria. The train journey from Elyria to Chicago takes 6h 05m and costs around $82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $118 for a 10h 48m trip. The train station in Elyria is called Elyria, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Elyria is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 83 miles from Elyria. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Elyria, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Detroit, the bus ride to Elyria takes 180 miles and will cost you around $34. From Cincinnati, the ticket costs about $91 for a journey of 385 miles.

Plane

When flying to Elyria, you’ll arrive at Cleveland Hopkins Airport (CLE), which is located 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Elyria include American Airlines, Delta and Frontier. The shortest domestic flight to Elyria departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Elyria. The train journey from Elyria to Chicago takes 6h 05m and costs around $82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $118 for a 10h 48m trip. The train station in Elyria is called Elyria, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Elyria is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 83 miles from Elyria. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Elyria, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Detroit, the bus ride to Elyria takes 180 miles and will cost you around $34. From Cincinnati, the ticket costs about $91 for a journey of 385 miles.

Airports near Elyria

CAKAkron/Canton
CLECleveland Hopkins Intl

Airlines serving Elyria

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 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 (9,243 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 (9,967 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 Elyria

Most booked hotels in Elyria

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The Orbit Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 358 reviews)
$124+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Elyria
2 stars
Excellent (8, 374 reviews)
$130+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Elyria
2 stars
Good (7.9, 461 reviews)
$129+
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Best Western Inn
2 stars
Good (7.6, 850 reviews)
$80+
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Courtyard By Marriott Cleveland Elyria
3 stars
Good (7.4, 175 reviews)
$137+
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Wyndham Garden Westlake
4 stars
Good (6.7, 1588 reviews)
$81+
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Renting a car in Elyria

Renting a car in Elyria costs $61 per day, on average, or $183 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Cleveland Hopkins Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Elyria (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 Elyria is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Elyria costs $61 per day, on average, or $183 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Cleveland Hopkins Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Elyria (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 Elyria is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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