Introduction
What to do
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 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lancaster has to offer.

When to visit Lancaster

Lancaster in June
Estimated hotel price
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lancaster in June
Estimated hotel price
$119
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 40 km from Lancaster. Huntington Tri State is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Allegiant Air 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 294 km from Lancaster. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Detroit.

Plane

Although Lancaster doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Columbus Airport (CMH), which is located 40 km from Lancaster. Huntington Tri State is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Allegiant Air 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 294 km from Lancaster. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Detroit.

Airports near Lancaster

HTSHuntington Tri State
DAYDayton
CMHColumbus

Airlines serving Lancaster

Lufthansa
Good (8,225 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,569 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,205 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,064 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,483 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,573 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,172 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,979 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,586 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,471 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,383 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,045 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,879 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 By IHG and Baymont by Wyndham Lancaster.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lancaster

Most booked hotels in Lancaster

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Baymont by Wyndham Lancaster
2 stars
Excellent (8, 204 reviews)
$89+
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Hampton Inn Lancaster
3 stars
Good (7.8, 298 reviews)
$114+
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1936 Art & International Home
0 stars
Excellent (8.8, 7 reviews)
$70+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lancaster By IHG
2 stars
Good (7.6, 122 reviews)
$151+
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Renting a car in Lancaster

Renting a car in Lancaster costs $65 per day, on average, or $261 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Lancaster.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Lancaster is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica 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, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lancaster costs $65 per day, on average, or $261 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Lancaster.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Lancaster is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica 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, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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