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Lancaster travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lancaster

With a population of 38,780, Lancaster is a must-see destination in Ohio, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lancaster has to offer.

When to visit Lancaster

Lancaster in December
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lancaster in December
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lancaster in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °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 May, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Lancaster, with an average rainfall of 2.2″.

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How to Get to Lancaster

Plane

Although Lancaster doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Columbus Airport (CMH), which is located 25 miles from Lancaster. Huntington Tri State is the most popular, with regular flights from Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States.

Car

Another option to get to Lancaster is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 183 miles from Lancaster. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lancaster, including Bus, Tornado Bus and Greyhound. From Nashville, the bus ride to Lancaster takes 330 miles and will cost you around $150. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 495 miles.

Plane

Although Lancaster doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Columbus Airport (CMH), which is located 25 miles from Lancaster. Huntington Tri State is the most popular, with regular flights from Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States.

Car

Another option to get to Lancaster is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 183 miles from Lancaster. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lancaster, including Bus, Tornado Bus and Greyhound. From Nashville, the bus ride to Lancaster takes 330 miles and will cost you around $150. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 495 miles.

Airports near Lancaster

HTSHuntington Tri State
DAYDayton
CMHColumbus

Airlines serving Lancaster

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 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)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lancaster

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lancaster and Hampton Inn Lancaster.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lancaster

Most booked hotels in Lancaster

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Hampton Inn Lancaster
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 261 reviews)
$139+
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Baymont by Wyndham Lancaster
2 stars
Excellent (8, 166 reviews)
$96+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lancaster
2 stars
Excellent (8, 123 reviews)
$158+
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Renting a car in Lancaster

Renting a car in Lancaster costs $62 per day, on average, or $185 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Columbus.

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. The most frequently booked car type in Lancaster is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lancaster costs $62 per day, on average, or $185 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Columbus.

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. The most frequently booked car type in Lancaster is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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