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

Mechanicsburg travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mechanicsburg

With a population of 8,981, Mechanicsburg is a must-see destination in Pennsylvania, 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 Mechanicsburg has to offer.

Where to Eat in Mechanicsburg

If you’re looking for affordable options, Luna Italian Cuisine (100 Legacy Pk Dr) and Thea (1303 Saxton Way) are great picks.

When to visit Mechanicsburg

Mechanicsburg in January
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mechanicsburg in January
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mechanicsburg

Plane

When flying to Mechanicsburg, you’ll arrive at Harrisburg (MDT), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Mechanicsburg include American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Mechanicsburg departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Mechanicsburg is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 163 miles from Mechanicsburg. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Plane

When flying to Mechanicsburg, you’ll arrive at Harrisburg (MDT), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Mechanicsburg include American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Mechanicsburg departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Mechanicsburg is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 163 miles from Mechanicsburg. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Airports near Mechanicsburg

SCEState College University Park
BWIBaltimore/Washington
MDTHarrisburg

Airlines serving Mechanicsburg

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,632 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,583 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,104 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,531 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,470 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mechanicsburg

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Harrisburg W - Mechanicsburg By IHG and Spark by Hilton Mechanicsburg Harrisburg West.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mechanicsburg

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Harrisburg International Airport
2 stars
Excellent (9, 330 reviews)
$110+
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Comfort Suites Camp Hill-Harrisburg West
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 618 reviews)
$87+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Camp Hill
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 55 reviews)
$131+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Harrisburg - West (Hershey Area)
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 176 reviews)
$89+
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Courtyard by Marriott Harrisburg West/Mechanicsburg
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 213 reviews)
$110+
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Comfort Inn & Suites - Harrisburg Airport - Hershey South
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 639 reviews)
$128+
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Renting a car in Mechanicsburg

Renting a car in Mechanicsburg costs $55 per day, on average, or $165 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Mechanicsburg.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Mechanicsburg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Mechanicsburg, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Mechanicsburg costs $55 per day, on average, or $165 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Mechanicsburg.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Mechanicsburg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Mechanicsburg, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

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