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You're Going to Love Galax

With a population of 7,042, Galax is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. Galax deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Galax

Galax in April
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Galax in April
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Galax in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.2″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Galax, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.

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How to Get to Galax

Plane

Although Galax doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Greensboro/H. Point (GSO), which is located 108 km from Galax. Greensboro/H. Point is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States.

Car

Another option to get to Galax is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 160 km from Galax. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Plane

Although Galax doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Greensboro/H. Point (GSO), which is located 108 km from Galax. Greensboro/H. Point is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States.

Car

Another option to get to Galax is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 160 km from Galax. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Airlines serving Galax

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 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 (9,245 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 (852 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Galax

Most booked hotels in Galax

Hampton Inn Galax
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 290 reviews)
$125+
Knights Inn Galax
2 stars
Good (6.8, 166 reviews)
$79+

Renting a car in Galax

Renting a car in Galax costs $121 per day, on average, or $243 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, 39% more expensive than at Winston-Salem Smith-Reynolds.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Galax (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.

Renting a car in Galax costs $121 per day, on average, or $243 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, 39% more expensive than at Winston-Salem Smith-Reynolds.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Galax (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.

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