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

Lexington travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lexington

With a population of 17,870, Lexington is a must-see destination in South Carolina, 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 Lexington has to offer.

Where to Eat in Lexington

If you’re looking for affordable options, Travinia Italian Kitchen - Lexington (5074 Sunset Blvd) and Private Property Restaurant (220 W Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Lexington

Lexington in June
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lexington in June
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Lexington

Plane

When flying to Lexington, you’ll arrive at Columbia Metropolitan (CAE), which is located 11 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Lexington include American Airlines, Delta and WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to Lexington departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 28m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lexington. The train journey from Lexington to Richmond takes 8h 18m and costs around $70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $82 for a 10h 16m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lexington is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 292 km from Lexington. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Wanda Coach operates bus routes to Lexington. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Lexington takes 916 km and will cost you around $101. From New York, the ticket costs about $220 for a journey of 1304 km.

Plane

When flying to Lexington, you’ll arrive at Columbia Metropolitan (CAE), which is located 11 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Lexington include American Airlines, Delta and WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to Lexington departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 28m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lexington. The train journey from Lexington to Richmond takes 8h 18m and costs around $70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $82 for a 10h 16m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lexington is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 292 km from Lexington. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Wanda Coach operates bus routes to Lexington. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Lexington takes 916 km and will cost you around $101. From New York, the ticket costs about $220 for a journey of 1304 km.

Airports near Lexington

GSPGreenville
CAEColumbia Metropolitan
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Lexington

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 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 (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
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Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
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Where to stay in Lexington

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

Where to stay in popular areas of Lexington

Most booked hotels in Lexington

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Hampton Inn and Suites Lexington Columbia
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 225 reviews)
$161+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 397 reviews)
$154+
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Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Airport
3 stars
Excellent (9, 599 reviews)
$135+
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Wingate by Wyndham Columbia / Lexington
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 500 reviews)
$131+
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Best Western Plus Lexington Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 338 reviews)
$129+
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Sleep Inn Airport
2 stars
Good (7.4, 832 reviews)
$105+
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Renting a car in Lexington

Renting a car in Lexington costs $70 per day, on average, or $210 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Lexington.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Lexington (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 Lexington is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lexington costs $70 per day, on average, or $210 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Lexington.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Lexington (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 Lexington is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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