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

Homestead travel guide

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You're Going to Love Homestead

With a population of 3,165, Homestead is a must-see destination in Pennsylvania, United States. Homestead deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Homestead

If you’re looking for affordable options, Mitchell's Fish Market - Waterfront - Pittsburgh (185 West Waterfront Drive) and Rock Bottom Brewery Restaurant - Pittsburgh (171 East Bridge St) are great picks.

When to visit Homestead

Homestead in December
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Homestead in December
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Homestead

Plane

Although Homestead doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Pittsburgh Airport (PIT), which is located 18 miles from Homestead. Pittsburgh Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Homestead departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Homestead. The train journey from Homestead to Philadelphia takes 7h 33m and costs around $61 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $128 for a 7h 43m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Homestead is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 185 miles from Homestead. You’ll find branches of Turo and Alamo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

You can travel by bus to Homestead using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Homestead takes 395 miles and will cost you around $93. From New York, the ticket costs about $102 for a journey of 495 miles.

Plane

Although Homestead doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Pittsburgh Airport (PIT), which is located 18 miles from Homestead. Pittsburgh Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Homestead departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Homestead. The train journey from Homestead to Philadelphia takes 7h 33m and costs around $61 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $128 for a 7h 43m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Homestead is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 185 miles from Homestead. You’ll find branches of Turo and Alamo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

You can travel by bus to Homestead using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Homestead takes 395 miles and will cost you around $93. From New York, the ticket costs about $102 for a journey of 495 miles.

Airports near Homestead

PITPittsburgh
MGWMorgantown
LBELatrobe Westmoreland County

Airlines serving Homestead

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Homestead

Most booked hotels in Homestead

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Drury Plaza Hotel Pittsburgh Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 2324 reviews)
$119+
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Omni William Penn Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2227 reviews)
$192+
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Even Hotel Pittsburgh Downtown
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1177 reviews)
$141+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh - Green Tree
4 stars
Good (7.7, 1995 reviews)
$117+
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Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
3 stars
Good (7.5, 3026 reviews)
$142+
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Joinery Hotel Pittsburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Good (7.5, 1126 reviews)
$136+
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Renting a car in Homestead

Renting a car in Homestead costs $66 per day, on average, or $133 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Homestead.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Homestead (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. Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Homestead, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Homestead costs $66 per day, on average, or $133 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Homestead.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Homestead (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. Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Homestead, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.

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