Luray travel guide

Luray Tourism | Luray Guide

You're Going to Love Luray

With a population of 4,895, Luray is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Luray to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Luray

Luray in February
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Luray in February
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Luray in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °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 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 4.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Luray, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.

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How to Get to Luray

Plane

Although Luray doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charlottesville Albemarle (CHO), which is located 36 miles from Luray. The shortest domestic flight to Luray departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Luray. The train journey from Luray to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 55m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Luray is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 78 miles from Luray. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Luray, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Luray takes 175 miles and will cost you around $12. From New York, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 275 miles.

Plane

Although Luray doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charlottesville Albemarle (CHO), which is located 36 miles from Luray. The shortest domestic flight to Luray departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Luray. The train journey from Luray to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 55m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Luray is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 78 miles from Luray. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Luray, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Luray takes 175 miles and will cost you around $12. From New York, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 275 miles.

Airlines serving Luray

KLM
Good (858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,488 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,786 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,568 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (712 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (497 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (182 reviews)
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Where to stay in Luray

Average rates range from around $266 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $271 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Luray

Most booked hotels in Luray

Mimslyn Inn Historic Hotels Of America
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 228 reviews)
$193+
Cardinal Inn
2 stars
Good (7.9, 468 reviews)
$95+
Skyland Resort
2 stars
Excellent (10, 1 review)
$156+
Big Meadows Lodge
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$152+
Days Inn by Wyndham Luray Shenandoah
2 stars
Okay (5.8, 462 reviews)
$62+
Budget Inn
2 stars
Mediocre (3.6, 144 reviews)
$89+

Renting a car in Luray

Renting a car in Luray costs $33 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 85% cheaper than airport locations in Luray.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Luray (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.

Renting a car in Luray costs $33 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 85% cheaper than airport locations in Luray.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Luray (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.