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

Pottsville travel guide

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You're Going to Love Pottsville

With a population of 14 324, Pottsville is a must-see destination in Pennsylvania, United States. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Pottsville has to offer.

When to visit Pottsville

Pottsville in September
Estimated hotel price
$54
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pottsville in September
Estimated hotel price
$54
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Pottsville

Plane

Although Pottsville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Allentown-Bethlehem (ABE), which is located 64 km from Pottsville. Allentown-Bethlehem is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Pottsville departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Pottsville, followed by Acela. The train journey from Pottsville to Newark takes 1h 04m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $34 for a 1h 09m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Pottsville is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 186 km from Pottsville. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pottsville, including Greyhound, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From New York, the bus ride to Pottsville takes 129 km and will cost you around $16. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 185 km.

Plane

Although Pottsville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Allentown-Bethlehem (ABE), which is located 64 km from Pottsville. Allentown-Bethlehem is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Pottsville departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Pottsville, followed by Acela. The train journey from Pottsville to Newark takes 1h 04m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $34 for a 1h 09m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Pottsville is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 186 km from Pottsville. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pottsville, including Greyhound, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From New York, the bus ride to Pottsville takes 129 km and will cost you around $16. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near Pottsville

ABEAllentown-Bethlehem
PHLPhiladelphia
MDTHarrisburg

Airlines serving Pottsville

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,575 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,097 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,681 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,525 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,452 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (908 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Pottsville

Most booked hotels in Pottsville

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The Maid's Quarters
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 102 reviews)
$121+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Frackville, PA
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 452 reviews)
$104+
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Pottsville Inn
3 stars
Okay (5.1, 58 reviews)
$68+
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Pottsville Motor Inn
1 star
Mediocre (3.7, 13 reviews)
$94+
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Renting a car in Pottsville

Renting a car in Pottsville costs $58 per day, on average, or $292 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Philadelphia.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Pottsville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.

Renting a car in Pottsville costs $58 per day, on average, or $292 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Philadelphia.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Pottsville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.