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
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Erie in December
Estimated hotel price
$108
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 9 km 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 Orlando and takes around 2h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Erie is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 245 km from Erie. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Detroit.

Plane

When flying to Erie, you’ll arrive at Erie (ERI), which is located 9 km 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 Orlando and takes around 2h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Erie is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 245 km from Erie. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Detroit.

Airports near Erie

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YNGYoungstown
ERIErie

Airlines serving Erie

Lufthansa
Good (8,148 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,542 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,126 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,446 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,010 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,479 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (946 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,008 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,629 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,887 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,359 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,480 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (421 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,573 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,009 reviews)
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Where to stay in Erie

Average rates range from around $158 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $114 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Erie By IHG and Baymont by Wyndham Erie. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Erie, with prices from $55 to $236 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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Wingate by Wyndham Erie
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2495 reviews)
$93+
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Holiday Inn Erie By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 567 reviews)
$126+
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Baymont by Wyndham Erie
2 stars
Good (7.9, 2093 reviews)
$86+
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Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Erie
3 stars
Good (7.6, 1737 reviews)
$108+
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Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Erie
3 stars
Good (7.3, 817 reviews)
$99+
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Red Roof Inn Erie - I-90
2 stars
Good (7.2, 1510 reviews)
$66+
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Renting a car in Erie

Renting a car in Erie costs $72 per day, on average, or $145 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 20% cheaper than airport locations in Erie.

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.51 and $66.02. Compact (Chevrolet Trax or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Erie, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Erie costs $72 per day, on average, or $145 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 20% cheaper than airport locations in Erie.

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.51 and $66.02. Compact (Chevrolet Trax or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Erie, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Erie

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$49/day

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$49/day

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