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

Morgantown travel guide

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With a population of 29 660, Morgantown is a must-see destination in West Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Morgantown deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Morgantown

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Tea Shoppe (709 Beechurst Ave) and Mountain State Brewing Company - Morgantown (54 Clay Street) are great picks.

When to visit Morgantown

Morgantown in January
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Morgantown in January
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Morgantown in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 33.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Morgantown, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.

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How to Get to Morgantown

Plane

When flying to Morgantown, you’ll arrive at Morgantown (MGW), which is located 4 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Morgantown departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 6h 32m.

Train

The train station in Morgantown is called Morgantown Mountaineer Station - 1112 Van Voorhis Rd, and is located 2.8 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Morgantown is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 264 km from Morgantown. You’ll find branches of Turo and Alamo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Morgantown’s bus station is located 1.8 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Morgantown, you’ll arrive at Morgantown (MGW), which is located 4 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Morgantown departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 6h 32m.

Train

The train station in Morgantown is called Morgantown Mountaineer Station - 1112 Van Voorhis Rd, and is located 2.8 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Morgantown is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 264 km from Morgantown. You’ll find branches of Turo and Alamo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Morgantown’s bus station is located 1.8 km from the city center.

Airports near Morgantown

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MGWMorgantown
LBELatrobe Westmoreland County

Airlines serving Morgantown

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,852 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,937 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,589 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 (8,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,221 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,264 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,983 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,855 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,205 reviews)
ITA Airways
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Where to stay in Morgantown

Average rates range from around $170 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $425 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Super 8 by Wyndham Morgantown and Hampton Inn Morgantown.

Most popular hotel in Morgantown by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Morgantown

Most booked hotels in Morgantown

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The Cranberry, Ascend Hotel Collection
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 186 reviews)
$130+
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Holiday Inn Morgantown - University Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 586 reviews)
$117+
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Hotel Morgan a Wyndham Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 233 reviews)
$119+
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Euro-Suites Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1017 reviews)
$111+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Morgantown
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1233 reviews)
$111+
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Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 568 reviews)
$200+
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Renting a car in Morgantown

Renting a car in Morgantown costs $65 per day, on average, or $130 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 Morgantown.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Morgantown (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 Morgantown is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Morgantown costs $65 per day, on average, or $130 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 Morgantown.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Morgantown (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 Morgantown is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Morgantown

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