Lancaster travel guide
Lancaster Tourism | Lancaster Guide
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.
Activities & attractions in Lancaster
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
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″.
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 4h 45m.
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 Drive Tri-State and Payless, among others, in New York.
Airlines serving Lancaster
Where to stay in Lancaster
Average rates range from around $183 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $415 and up for a 5-star experience. 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 $54 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 90% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Lancaster
Most booked hotels in Lancaster
Renting a car in Lancaster
Renting a car in Lancaster costs $90 per day, on average, or $181 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 14% more expensive than at Lancaster.
Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31. The most frequently booked car type in Lancaster is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Lancaster
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$50/day
Open air all terrain
5 Adults, 2 Bags
$52/day