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 November
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Erie in November
Estimated hotel price
$103
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 Orlando and takes around 2h 35m.

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 Payless, 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 Orlando and takes around 2h 35m.

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 Payless, 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 (7,940 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,505 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,906 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,325 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,437 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,925 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,191 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,578 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,636 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,754 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,955 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,217 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,502 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,951 reviews)
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Where to stay in Erie

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Erie By IHG and Comfort Inn & Suites Erie - Splash Lagoon Indoor Waterpark.

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
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 371 reviews)
$129+
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Wingate by Wyndham Erie
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2457 reviews)
$74+
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Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1157 reviews)
$168+
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Courtyard by Marriott Erie Bayfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1023 reviews)
$157+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Erie
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 608 reviews)
$108+
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Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Erie
3 stars
Good (7.5, 1702 reviews)
$80+
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Renting a car in Erie

Renting a car in Erie costs $83 per day, on average, or $165 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Erie.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Erie is Luxury (Audi Q5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Trax or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Erie costs $83 per day, on average, or $165 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Erie.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Erie is Luxury (Audi Q5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Trax or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Erie

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$49/day

Intermediate

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$50/day

Economy
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