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Lancaster travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lancaster

With a population of 8,526, Lancaster is a must-see destination in South Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lancaster has to offer.

When to visit Lancaster

Lancaster in April
Estimated hotel price
$82
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lancaster in April
Estimated hotel price
$82
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Lancaster

Plane

Although Lancaster doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT), which is located 36 miles from Lancaster. Greenville 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 Lancaster departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lancaster. The train journey from Lancaster to Greensboro takes 1h 40m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Raleigh, expect to pay about $28 for a 3h 26m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lancaster is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 35 miles from Lancaster. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lancaster, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Chamblee, the bus ride to Lancaster takes 240 miles and will cost you around $70. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $98 for a journey of 355 miles.

Plane

Although Lancaster doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT), which is located 36 miles from Lancaster. Greenville 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 Lancaster departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lancaster. The train journey from Lancaster to Greensboro takes 1h 40m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Raleigh, expect to pay about $28 for a 3h 26m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lancaster is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 35 miles from Lancaster. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lancaster, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Chamblee, the bus ride to Lancaster takes 240 miles and will cost you around $70. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $98 for a journey of 355 miles.

Airports near Lancaster

GSPGreenville
CAEColumbia Metropolitan
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Lancaster

Lufthansa
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KLM
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British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,700 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
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Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (855 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
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Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lancaster

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Richburg
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 417 reviews)
$127+
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Quality Inn Lancaster
2 stars
Good (7.3, 212 reviews)
$95+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Lancaster
2 stars
Good (6.9, 277 reviews)
$81+
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Baymont by Wyndham Richburg/Chester Area
2 stars
Good (6.8, 292 reviews)
$82+
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Quality Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (6.5, 122 reviews)
$94+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Richburg
2 stars
Good (6.4, 132 reviews)
$72+
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Renting a car in Lancaster

Renting a car in Lancaster costs $64 per day, on average, or $257 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Charlotte Douglas.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Lancaster (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.

Renting a car in Lancaster costs $64 per day, on average, or $257 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Charlotte Douglas.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Lancaster (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.

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