Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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.

When to visit Gettysburg

Gettysburg in January
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gettysburg in January
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 Knoxville and takes around 1h 26m.

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.

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 Knoxville and takes around 1h 26m.

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.

Airports near Gettysburg

HGRHagerstown Regional
MDTHarrisburg

Airlines serving Gettysburg

Lufthansa
Good (8,202 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,560 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,181 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,480 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,510 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
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Emirates
Excellent (3,660 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,104 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
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LOT
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Air Canada
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Etihad Airways
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Cathay Pacific
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Finnair
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JetBlue
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Alaska Airlines
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Malaysia Airlines
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Where to stay in Gettysburg

Average rates range from around $167 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $349 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.

Most popular hotel in Gettysburg by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Gettysburg

Most booked hotels in Gettysburg

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Hotel Gettysburg
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 490 reviews)
$164+
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Quality Inn Gettysburg Battlefield
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1442 reviews)
$138+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Gettysburg
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2960 reviews)
$65+
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Wyndham Gettysburg Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1998 reviews)
$92+
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Remembrance Inn
2 stars
Good (7.4, 419 reviews)
$53+
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Colton Motel Gettysburg
2 stars
Okay (4.3, 3 reviews)
$62+
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Renting a car in Gettysburg

Renting a car in Gettysburg costs $66 per day, on average, or $132 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Gettysburg, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Gettysburg costs $66 per day, on average, or $132 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Gettysburg, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

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