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Greenbelt travel guide

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You're Going to Love Greenbelt

With a population of 23,068, Greenbelt is a must-see destination in Maryland, 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 Greenbelt has to offer.

When to visit Greenbelt

Greenbelt in September
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Greenbelt in September
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Greenbelt in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 33.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Greenbelt, with an average rainfall of 2.6″.

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How to Get to Greenbelt

Plane

When flying to Greenbelt, you’ll arrive at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), which is located 14 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Greenbelt departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Greenbelt, followed by Acela. The train journey from Greenbelt to Baltimore takes 0h 37m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 53m trip. The train station in Greenbelt is called Greenbelt, and is located 2.0 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Greenbelt is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 195 miles from Greenbelt. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Greenbelt, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Greenbelt takes 170 miles and will cost you around $29. From New York, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 195 miles.

Plane

When flying to Greenbelt, you’ll arrive at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), which is located 14 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Greenbelt departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Greenbelt, followed by Acela. The train journey from Greenbelt to Baltimore takes 0h 37m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 53m trip. The train station in Greenbelt is called Greenbelt, and is located 2.0 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Greenbelt is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 195 miles from Greenbelt. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Greenbelt, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Greenbelt takes 170 miles and will cost you around $29. From New York, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 195 miles.

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Where to stay in popular areas of Greenbelt

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Citizenm Washington Dc Capitol
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1675 reviews)
$159+
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Residence Inn by Marriott Greenbelt
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 201 reviews)
$146+
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Washington Plaza Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 4434 reviews)
$160+
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The St. Gregory Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2071 reviews)
$221+
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Hotel Washington
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1314 reviews)
$297+
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Hamilton Hotel - Washington DC
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 4851 reviews)
$204+
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Renting a car in Greenbelt

Renting a car in Greenbelt costs $41 per day, on average, or $123 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

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

Renting a car in Greenbelt costs $41 per day, on average, or $123 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

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

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