Gettysburg travel guide
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You're Going to Love Gettysburg
With a population of 7,620, Gettysburg is a must-see destination in Pennsylvania, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Gettysburg deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Gettysburg
Museums
Other activities
When to visit Gettysburg
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gettysburg in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Gettysburg, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.
How to Get to Gettysburg
Plane
Although Gettysburg doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hagerstown Regional (HGR), which is located 28 miles from Gettysburg. The shortest domestic flight to Gettysburg departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 40m.
Car
Another option to get to Gettysburg is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 182 miles from Gettysburg. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.
Airlines serving Gettysburg
Where to stay in Gettysburg
Average rates range from around $166 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $338 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Suites Near Gettysburg Battlefield Visitor Center and Best Western Gettysburg. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Gettysburg, with prices from $36 to $292 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Gettysburg are about 186% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Gettysburg
Most booked hotels in Gettysburg
Renting a car in Gettysburg
Renting a car in Gettysburg costs $67 per day, on average, or $135 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $4.81 per gallon in Gettysburg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.69 and $76.92.