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

Lancaster travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lancaster

With a population of 59,322, Lancaster is a must-see destination in Pennsylvania, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Lancaster deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Lancaster

If you’re looking for affordable options, Belvedere Inn Restaurant and Bar (402 N Queen St.) and Iron Hill Brewery - Lancaster (781 Harrisburg Pike) are great picks.

When to visit Lancaster

Lancaster in December
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lancaster in December
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lancaster in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Lancaster, with an average rainfall of 2.5″.

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How to Get to Lancaster

Plane

When flying to Lancaster, you’ll arrive at Lancaster (LNS), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Lancaster departs from Pittsburgh and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lancaster. The train journey from Lancaster to New York takes 2h 48m and costs around $51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Boston, expect to pay about $132 for a 11h 31m trip. The train station in Lancaster is called Lancaster, and is located 1.1 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Lancaster is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 132 miles from Lancaster. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Lancaster’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Lancaster, you’ll arrive at Lancaster (LNS), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Lancaster departs from Pittsburgh and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lancaster. The train journey from Lancaster to New York takes 2h 48m and costs around $51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Boston, expect to pay about $132 for a 11h 31m trip. The train station in Lancaster is called Lancaster, and is located 1.1 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Lancaster is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 132 miles from Lancaster. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Lancaster’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Airports near Lancaster

PHLPhiladelphia
BWIBaltimore/Washington
MDTHarrisburg

Airlines serving Lancaster

KLM
Good (1,460 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,808 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,762 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,239 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,234 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,880 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,123 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,344 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,537 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,532 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,699 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,742 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,416 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,367 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,179 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (388 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,948 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lancaster

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tru By Hilton Lancaster East and Comfort Suites Lancaster Amish Country. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Lancaster, with prices from $56 to $776 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Lancaster are about 93% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Lancaster by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Lancaster

Most booked hotels in Lancaster

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Hotel Rock Lititz
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 682 reviews)
$137+
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Eden Resort & Suites, BW Premier Collection
3 stars
Excellent (9, 874 reviews)
$127+
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Lancaster Arts Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1066 reviews)
$127+
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Cork Factory Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1216 reviews)
$122+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lancaster
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1605 reviews)
$73+
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Bird-in-Hand Family Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 675 reviews)
$112+
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Renting a car in Lancaster

Renting a car in Lancaster costs $53 per day, on average, or $106 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 25% cheaper than airport locations in Lancaster.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lancaster, while also 5% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Lancaster costs $53 per day, on average, or $106 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 25% cheaper than airport locations in Lancaster.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lancaster, while also 5% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Lancaster

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$52/day

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$53/day

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