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Gaffney travel guide

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You're Going to Love Gaffney

With a population of 12,414, Gaffney is a must-see destination in South Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Gaffney deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Gaffney

Gaffney in May
Estimated hotel price
$74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gaffney in May
Estimated hotel price
$74
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Gaffney

Plane

Although Gaffney doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Greenville (GSP), which is located 34 miles from Gaffney. Greenville is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Gaffney departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gaffney. The train journey from Gaffney to Greensboro takes 1h 40m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Raleigh, expect to pay about $28 for a 3h 26m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gaffney is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 181 miles from Gaffney. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gaffney, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Chamblee, the bus ride to Gaffney takes 240 miles and will cost you around $70. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $98 for a journey of 355 miles.

Plane

Although Gaffney doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Greenville (GSP), which is located 34 miles from Gaffney. Greenville is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Gaffney departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gaffney. The train journey from Gaffney to Greensboro takes 1h 40m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Raleigh, expect to pay about $28 for a 3h 26m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gaffney is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 181 miles from Gaffney. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gaffney, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Chamblee, the bus ride to Gaffney takes 240 miles and will cost you around $70. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $98 for a journey of 355 miles.

Airports near Gaffney

GSPGreenville
AVLAsheville Regional
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Gaffney

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,700 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,247 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (855 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
JetBlue
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Aer Lingus
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Where to stay in Gaffney

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Baymont Inn And Suites Gaffney and Super 8 by Wyndham Gaffney.

Where to stay in popular areas of Gaffney

Most booked hotels in Gaffney

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Holiday Inn Express Gaffney
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 158 reviews)
$95+
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AmericInn by Wyndham Boiling Springs Near Gardner Webb U
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 88 reviews)
$100+
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Baymont Inn And Suites Gaffney
2 stars
Good (7.4, 591 reviews)
$79+
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Red Roof Inn Gaffney
2 stars
Good (7.4, 274 reviews)
$74+
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Econo Lodge
0 stars
Good (7.1, 164 reviews)
$64+
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Quality Inn Gaffney I-85
2 stars
Good (7, 202 reviews)
$79+
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Renting a car in Gaffney

Renting a car in Gaffney costs $78 per day, on average, or $156 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% more expensive than at Charlotte Douglas.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Gaffney (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 Gaffney is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Gaffney costs $78 per day, on average, or $156 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% more expensive than at Charlotte Douglas.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Gaffney (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 Gaffney is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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