Erie travel guide
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You're Going to Love Erie
With a population of 101,786, Erie is a must-see destination in Pennsylvania, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Erie deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Erie
Activities
Where to Eat in Erie
If you’re looking for affordable options, Oliver's Rooftop (130 E Front St) and The Cork 1794 (900 W Erie Plz) are great picks.
When to visit Erie
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Erie in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °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 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 4.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Erie, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.
How to Get to Erie
Plane
When flying to Erie, you’ll arrive at Erie (ERI), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Erie include American Airlines, Qatar Airways and Breeze Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Erie departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 41m.
Car
Another option to get to Erie is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 152 miles from Erie. You’ll find branches of Payless and Movly, among others, in Detroit.
Airlines serving Erie
Where to stay in Erie
Average rates range from around $137 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $180 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Erie By IHG and Comfort Inn & Suites Erie - Splash Lagoon Indoor Waterpark. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Erie, with prices from $47 to $244 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Erie are about 135% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Erie
Most booked hotels in Erie
Renting a car in Erie
Expect to pay $4.77 per gallon in Erie (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.24 and $76.31. The most frequently booked car type in Erie is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.