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Gastonia travel guide

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You're Going to Love Gastonia

With a population of 71,741, Gastonia is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Gastonia has to offer.

Where to Eat in Gastonia

If you’re looking for affordable options, Webb Custom Kitchen (182 S. South Street) and Constantine’s Restaurant (1825 S New Hope Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Gastonia

Gastonia in June
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gastonia in June
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gastonia in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Gastonia, with an average rainfall of 3″.

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How to Get to Gastonia

Plane

When flying to Gastonia, you’ll arrive at Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT), which is located 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Gastonia include American Airlines, Delta and Korean Air. The shortest domestic flight to Gastonia departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gastonia. The train journey from Gastonia to Greensboro takes 1h 40m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Greenville, expect to pay about $40 for a 2h 43m trip. The train station in Gastonia is called Gastonia, and is located 1.5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Gastonia is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 20 miles from Gastonia. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gastonia, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Tornado Bus. From Raleigh, the bus ride to Gastonia takes 180 miles and will cost you around $115. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 240 miles.

Plane

When flying to Gastonia, you’ll arrive at Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT), which is located 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Gastonia include American Airlines, Delta and Korean Air. The shortest domestic flight to Gastonia departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gastonia. The train journey from Gastonia to Greensboro takes 1h 40m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Greenville, expect to pay about $40 for a 2h 43m trip. The train station in Gastonia is called Gastonia, and is located 1.5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Gastonia is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 20 miles from Gastonia. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gastonia, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Tornado Bus. From Raleigh, the bus ride to Gastonia takes 180 miles and will cost you around $115. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 240 miles.

Airports near Gastonia

GSPGreenville
AVLAsheville Regional
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Gastonia

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,861 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,940 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,589 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,704 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,224 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,266 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,986 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (858 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (770 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,921 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,077 reviews)
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Where to stay in Gastonia

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn by Marriott Charlotte Gastonia and Quality Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Gastonia

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kings Mountain - Shelby Area
2 stars
Excellent (9, 262 reviews)
$150+
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Fairfield Inn by Marriott Charlotte Gastonia
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 356 reviews)
$140+
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Tru by Hilton Gastonia
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 182 reviews)
$130+
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Comfort Suites Gastonia - Charlotte
2 stars
Good (7.6, 1267 reviews)
$112+
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Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte Gastonia
3 stars
Good (6.9, 811 reviews)
$123+
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Comfort Inn
2 stars
Good (6.6, 769 reviews)
$94+
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Renting a car in Gastonia

Renting a car in Gastonia costs $51 per day, on average, or $152 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Gastonia.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Gastonia (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 Gastonia is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Gastonia costs $51 per day, on average, or $152 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Gastonia.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Gastonia (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 Gastonia is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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