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

Mechanicsville travel guide

Mechanicsville Tourism | Mechanicsville Guide

You're Going to Love Mechanicsville

With a population of 36.348, Mechanicsville is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Mechanicsville deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Mechanicsville

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ginger Red Asian bistro (7500 Jackson Arch Dr Suite K) and Pasta House Italian Restaurant (8196 Atlee Road) are great picks.

When to visit Mechanicsville

Mechanicsville in August
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mechanicsville in August
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mechanicsville

Plane

When flying to Mechanicsville, you’ll arrive at Richmond Byrd Airport (RIC), which is located 12 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Mechanicsville include Air France, ITA Airways and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Mechanicsville departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Mechanicsville. The train journey from Mechanicsville to Baltimore takes 3h 02m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $82 for a 6h 09m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Mechanicsville is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 147 km from Mechanicsville. You’ll find branches of Turo and Alamo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mechanicsville, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Harrisburg, the bus ride to Mechanicsville takes 740 km and will cost you around $137. From Tampa, the ticket costs about $203 for a journey of 2165 km.

Plane

When flying to Mechanicsville, you’ll arrive at Richmond Byrd Airport (RIC), which is located 12 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Mechanicsville include Air France, ITA Airways and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Mechanicsville departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Mechanicsville. The train journey from Mechanicsville to Baltimore takes 3h 02m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $82 for a 6h 09m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Mechanicsville is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 147 km from Mechanicsville. You’ll find branches of Turo and Alamo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mechanicsville, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Harrisburg, the bus ride to Mechanicsville takes 740 km and will cost you around $137. From Tampa, the ticket costs about $203 for a journey of 2165 km.

Airports near Mechanicsville

CHOCharlottesville Albemarle
RICRichmond Byrd Intl

Airlines serving Mechanicsville

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,855 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,940 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,703 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,222 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,265 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,070 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,985 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,855 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,205 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (968 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Mechanicsville

Most booked hotels in Mechanicsville

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Hampton Inn Richmond-Mechanicsville
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 248 reviews)
$149+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Richmond Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 189 reviews)
$143+
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Sheraton Richmond Airport Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 609 reviews)
$161+
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Holiday Inn Express Richmond-Mechanicsville
2 stars
Good (7.8, 448 reviews)
$135+
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Courtyard by Marriott Richmond Airport
3 stars
Good (7.7, 417 reviews)
$156+
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Best Western Plus Richmond Airport Hotel
2 stars
Good (6.8, 1043 reviews)
$114+
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Renting a car in Mechanicsville

Renting a car in Mechanicsville costs $60 per day, on average, or $119 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Mechanicsville.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Mechanicsville (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. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Mechanicsville, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Mechanicsville costs $60 per day, on average, or $119 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Mechanicsville.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Mechanicsville (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. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Mechanicsville, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

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