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

Laurel travel guide

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You're Going to Love Laurel

With a population of 25,115, Laurel is a must-see destination in Maryland, 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 Laurel has to offer.

Where to Eat in Laurel

If you’re looking for affordable options, BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Laurel (14714 Baltimore Ave) and La Palapa Too (7500 Montpelier Road) are great picks.

When to visit Laurel

Laurel in January
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel
Laurel in January
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Laurel in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 24.8 °F, with an average temperature of 33.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Laurel, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.

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How to Get to Laurel

Plane

When flying to Laurel, you’ll arrive at Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Laurel departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Laurel, followed by Acela. The train journey from Laurel to Baltimore takes 0h 37m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Laurel is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 190 miles from Laurel. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Laurel, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Laurel takes 170 miles and will cost you around $29. From New York, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 195 miles.

Plane

When flying to Laurel, you’ll arrive at Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Laurel departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Laurel, followed by Acela. The train journey from Laurel to Baltimore takes 0h 37m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Laurel is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 190 miles from Laurel. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Laurel, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Laurel takes 170 miles and will cost you around $29. From New York, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 195 miles.

Airports near Laurel

FDKFrederick
FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Laurel

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Laurel

Most booked hotels in Laurel

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Live! Casino And Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 527 reviews)
$238+
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Wingate by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
2 stars
Good (7.9, 1780 reviews)
$101+
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DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel Baltimore - BWI Airport
4 stars
Good (7.8, 983 reviews)
$113+
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Best Western Laurel
2 stars
Good (7.8, 914 reviews)
$96+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Laurel
4 stars
Good (7.8, 425 reviews)
$139+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Baltimore Air
3 stars
Good (7.7, 1818 reviews)
$101+
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Renting a car in Laurel

Renting a car in Laurel costs $52 per day, on average, or $157 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Laurel (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 Laurel is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Laurel costs $52 per day, on average, or $157 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Laurel (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 Laurel is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Laurel

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$37/day

Economy

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$38/day

Intermediate
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