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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Gettysburg to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Sidney at Willoughby Run (730 Chambersburg Rd.) and The Inn at Herr Ridge (900 Chambersburg Rd.) are great picks.
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″.
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 Miami and takes around 2h 36m.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Gettysburg, followed by Acela. The train journey from Gettysburg to Baltimore takes 0h 29m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 56m trip.
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 Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gettysburg, including Megabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Gettysburg takes 175 miles and will cost you around $12. From New York, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 270 miles.
Average rates range from around $205 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $245 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Gettysburg costs $61 per day, on average.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.