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

Roanoke travel guide

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You're Going to Love Roanoke

With a population of 97,032, Roanoke is a must-see destination in Virginia, 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 Roanoke has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Roanoke

If you’re looking for affordable options, Six and Sky Rooftop Grille (1 Market Square SE 6th fl) and Billy's Roanoke (102 Market Street South East) are great picks.

When to visit Roanoke

Roanoke in December
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Roanoke in December
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Roanoke in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 28.4 °F, with an average temperature of 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.1″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Roanoke, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.

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How to Get to Roanoke

Plane

When flying to Roanoke, you’ll arrive at Roanoke (ROA), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Roanoke include American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Roanoke departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 03m.

Car

Another option to get to Roanoke is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 194 miles from Roanoke. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Plane

When flying to Roanoke, you’ll arrive at Roanoke (ROA), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Roanoke include American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Roanoke departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 03m.

Car

Another option to get to Roanoke is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 194 miles from Roanoke. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Airports near Roanoke

GSOGreensboro/H. Point
ROARoanoke
LYHLynchburg Preston-Glenn Field

Airlines serving Roanoke

Lufthansa
Good (8,134 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,539 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,116 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,469 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,991 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,618 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,879 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,336 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,655 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,524 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,476 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,954 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,873 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,271 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,222 reviews)
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Where to stay in Roanoke

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Roanoke Downtown and Days Inn Roanoke Near I-81. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Roanoke, with prices from $46 to $220 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Roanoke are about 91% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Roanoke by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Roanoke

Most booked hotels in Roanoke

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The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (9, 859 reviews)
$203+
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Avid Hotel Salem By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (9, 415 reviews)
$85+
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Hampton Inn Salem East-Electric Road
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 296 reviews)
$120+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2742 reviews)
$106+
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Hampton Inn Roanoke/Hollins-I-81
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 527 reviews)
$112+
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La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham Roanoke Salem
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 905 reviews)
$95+
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Renting a car in Roanoke

Renting a car in Roanoke costs $65 per day, on average, or $195 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Roanoke is the Budget branch at 5202 Aviation Drive Northwest, which is 4 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Roanoke.

Expect to pay $4.20 per gallon in Roanoke (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.42 and $67.23. The most frequently booked car type in Roanoke is Compact (Chevrolet Trax or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Roanoke costs $65 per day, on average, or $195 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Roanoke is the Budget branch at 5202 Aviation Drive Northwest, which is 4 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Roanoke.

Expect to pay $4.20 per gallon in Roanoke (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.42 and $67.23. The most frequently booked car type in Roanoke is Compact (Chevrolet Trax or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Roanoke

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$38/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$43/day

Compact
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