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 January
Estimated hotel price
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lancaster in January
Estimated hotel price
$141
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 4h 49m.

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 Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

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 49m.

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 Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Airports near Lancaster

PHLPhiladelphia
BWIBaltimore/Washington
MDTHarrisburg

Airlines serving Lancaster

Lufthansa
Good (8,199 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,560 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,179 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,477 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,037 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,500 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (949 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,657 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,104 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,951 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,211 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,501 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,504 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,453 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lancaster

Average rates range from around $178 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $380 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 $58 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 59% 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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Eden Resort & Suites, BW Premier Collection
3 stars
Excellent (9, 983 reviews)
$166+
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Cork Factory Hotel Lancaster
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1263 reviews)
$117+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lancaster
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1733 reviews)
$94+
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Country Living Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 800 reviews)
$70+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lancaster-Lititz By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 700 reviews)
$129+
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Country Inn Lancaster, SureStay Collection by Best Western
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2585 reviews)
$88+
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Renting a car in Lancaster

Renting a car in Lancaster costs $70 per day, on average, or $140 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Lancaster.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. The most frequently booked car type in Lancaster is Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lancaster costs $70 per day, on average, or $140 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Lancaster.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. The most frequently booked car type in Lancaster is Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Lancaster

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$46/day

Compact

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$51/day

Intermediate
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