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

Harrisonburg travel guide

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You're Going to Love Harrisonburg

With a population of 48,914, Harrisonburg is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Harrisonburg deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Harrisonburg

If you’re looking for affordable options, Joshua Wilton House (412 S Main St) and Local Chop & Grill House (56 W. Gay St) are great picks.

When to visit Harrisonburg

Harrisonburg in January
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Harrisonburg in January
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Harrisonburg 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 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Harrisonburg, with an average rainfall of 2″.

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How to Get to Harrisonburg

Plane

When flying to Harrisonburg, you’ll arrive at Staunton Shenandoah Valley (SHD), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Harrisonburg departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Harrisonburg is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 104 miles from Harrisonburg. You’ll find branches of Turo and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

The most popular bus station is Harrisonburg JMU Godwin Transit Center, located 0.9 miles from downtown Harrisonburg. Harrisonburg 1001 E Market St is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 mile from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Harrisonburg, you’ll arrive at Staunton Shenandoah Valley (SHD), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Harrisonburg departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Harrisonburg is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 104 miles from Harrisonburg. You’ll find branches of Turo and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

The most popular bus station is Harrisonburg JMU Godwin Transit Center, located 0.9 miles from downtown Harrisonburg. Harrisonburg 1001 E Market St is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 mile from the city center.

Airports near Harrisonburg

LYHLynchburg Preston-Glenn Field
CHOCharlottesville Albemarle
IADWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Airlines serving Harrisonburg

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,032 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,007 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (865 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,416 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,247 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
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Where to stay in Harrisonburg

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Harrisonburg-South and Sleep Inn and Suites Harrisonburg near University.

Where to stay in popular areas of Harrisonburg

Most booked hotels in Harrisonburg

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Hyatt Place Harrisonburg
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 544 reviews)
$134+
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Hotel Madison & Shenandoah Conference Ctr.
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1115 reviews)
$144+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisonburg, VA
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1264 reviews)
$76+
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Quality Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 892 reviews)
$83+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Harrisonburg
4 stars
Good (7.4, 565 reviews)
$108+
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Crimson Inn
2 stars
Good (7.5, 14 reviews)
$122+
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Renting a car in Harrisonburg

Renting a car in Harrisonburg costs $74 per day, on average, or $148 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in Harrisonburg.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Harrisonburg (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 Harrisonburg is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Harrisonburg costs $74 per day, on average, or $148 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in Harrisonburg.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Harrisonburg (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 Harrisonburg is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Harrisonburg

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