Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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.

Where to Eat in Erie

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bob’s Steakhouse (1101 Peninsula Dr) and Pineapple Eddie Southern Bistro (1402 W 10th St) are great picks.

When to visit Erie

Erie in February
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Erie in February
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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. The shortest domestic flight to Erie departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 45m.

Train

The train station in Erie is called Erie, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

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 Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Erie’s bus station is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Erie, you’ll arrive at Erie (ERI), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Erie departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 45m.

Train

The train station in Erie is called Erie, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

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 Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Erie’s bus station is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Airports near Erie

BUFBuffalo
YNGYoungstown
ERIErie

Airlines serving Erie

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 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)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
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Where to stay in Erie

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Erie and TownePlace Suites by Marriott Erie.

Most popular hotel in Erie by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Erie

Most booked hotels in Erie

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Wingate by Wyndham Erie
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2175 reviews)
$90+
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Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1090 reviews)
$190+
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Baymont by Wyndham Erie
2 stars
Excellent (8, 1716 reviews)
$86+
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Sleep Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8, 973 reviews)
$75+
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Motel 6 Erie
2 stars
Good (7.7, 1546 reviews)
$54+
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Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Erie
2 stars
Good (7.2, 668 reviews)
$86+
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Renting a car in Erie

Renting a car in Erie costs $65 per day, on average, or $129 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 35% cheaper than airport locations in Erie.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Erie is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Erie costs $65 per day, on average, or $129 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 35% cheaper than airport locations in Erie.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Erie is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Erie

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$37/day

Intermediate

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$39/day

Intermediate SUV
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