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, Oliver's Rooftop (130 E Front St) and The Cork 1794 (900 W Erie Plz) are great picks.

When to visit Erie

Erie in December
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Erie in December
Estimated hotel price
$109
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. 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 Turo and Payless, among others, in Detroit.

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 Turo and Payless, among others, in Detroit.

Airports near Erie

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Airlines serving Erie

Lufthansa
Good (8,247 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,577 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,238 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,454 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,086 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,604 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,665 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (974 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,246 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,998 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,540 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,699 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (432 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,617 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,985 reviews)
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Where to stay in Erie

Average rates range from around $138 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 $49 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 148% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Erie by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Erie

Most booked hotels in Erie

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Hampton Inn & Suites Erie/Bayfront
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 392 reviews)
$138+
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Wingate by Wyndham Erie
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2574 reviews)
$83+
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Baymont by Wyndham Erie
3 stars
Good (7.7, 2202 reviews)
$73+
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Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Erie
3 stars
Good (7.5, 1874 reviews)
$89+
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Quality Inn & Suites Fairview - Erie
2 stars
Good (7.2, 967 reviews)
$61+
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Red Roof Inn Erie
2 stars
Good (7.1, 1548 reviews)
$56+
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Renting a car in Erie

Renting a car in Erie costs $62 per day, on average, or $123 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 39% cheaper than airport locations in Erie.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Erie is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Erie costs $62 per day, on average, or $123 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 39% cheaper than airport locations in Erie.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Erie is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Erie

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$58/day

Intermediate

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$60/day

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