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 45 km from Gettysburg. The shortest domestic flight to Gettysburg departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 14h 03m.

Car

Another option to get to Gettysburg is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 293 km from Gettysburg. You’ll find branches of Drive Tri-State and Payless, among others, in New York.

Plane

Although Gettysburg doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hagerstown Regional (HGR), which is located 45 km from Gettysburg. The shortest domestic flight to Gettysburg departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 14h 03m.

Car

Another option to get to Gettysburg is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 293 km from Gettysburg. You’ll find branches of Drive Tri-State and Payless, among others, in New York.

Airports near Gettysburg

HGRHagerstown Regional
MDTHarrisburg

Airlines serving Gettysburg

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,265 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,454 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,715 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,019 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,682 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,389 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,544 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,381 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,782 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (643 reviews)
Alaska 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 $324 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 206% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

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, 505 reviews)
$117+
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Comfort Suites Near Gettysburg Battlefield Visitor Center
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1323 reviews)
$89+
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Quality Inn Gettysburg Battlefield
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1476 reviews)
$91+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Gettysburg
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3046 reviews)
$60+
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Wyndham Gettysburg Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2032 reviews)
$91+
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Eisenhower Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.2, 1878 reviews)
$80+
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Renting a car in Gettysburg

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in Gettysburg is Full-size (Nissan Altima or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in Gettysburg is Full-size (Nissan Altima or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Gettysburg

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