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

Radford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Radford

With a population of 16.408, Radford is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Radford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Radford

Radford in January
Estimated hotel price
$70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Radford in January
Estimated hotel price
$70
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Radford in June, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 3.7″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Radford, with an average rainfall of 2.3″.

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How to Get to Radford

Plane

Although Radford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Roanoke (ROA), which is located 57 km from Radford. Greensboro/H. Point is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Radford departs from Sarasota and takes around 2h 06m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Radford. The train journey from Radford to Alexandria takes 4h 51m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newark, expect to pay about $54 for a 8h 46m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Radford is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 213 km from Radford. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Plane

Although Radford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Roanoke (ROA), which is located 57 km from Radford. Greensboro/H. Point is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Radford departs from Sarasota and takes around 2h 06m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Radford. The train journey from Radford to Alexandria takes 4h 51m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newark, expect to pay about $54 for a 8h 46m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Radford is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 213 km from Radford. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Airports near Radford

GSOGreensboro/H. Point
ROARoanoke
LYHLynchburg Preston-Glenn Field

Airlines serving Radford

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,862 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,940 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,224 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,268 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,351 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,986 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,321 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (855 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,466 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,068 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,766 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,700 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Radford

Most booked hotels in Radford

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The Highlander
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 296 reviews)
$114+
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La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Radford
2 stars
Good (7.6, 394 reviews)
$78+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Radford VA
2 stars
Good (7.3, 481 reviews)
$55+
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Quality Inn Radford-West Blacksburg I-81
2 stars
Okay (5.8, 490 reviews)
$61+
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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Radford-Blacksburg Area
2 stars
Okay (5.1, 183 reviews)
$59+
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Renting a car in Radford

Renting a car in Radford 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Radford.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Radford (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 Radford is Compact (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Nissan Altima or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Radford 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Radford.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Radford (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 Radford is Compact (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Nissan Altima or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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