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 7 km 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 12m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Roanoke. The train journey from Roanoke to Newark takes 9h 11m and costs around $114 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about $140 for a 22h 37m trip. The train station in Roanoke is called Roanoke, and is located 0.2 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Roanoke is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 312 km from Roanoke. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Turo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Roanoke’s bus station is located 10 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Roanoke, you’ll arrive at Roanoke (ROA), which is located 7 km 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 12m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Roanoke. The train journey from Roanoke to Newark takes 9h 11m and costs around $114 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about $140 for a 22h 37m trip. The train station in Roanoke is called Roanoke, and is located 0.2 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Roanoke is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 312 km from Roanoke. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Turo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Roanoke’s bus station is located 10 km from the city center.

Airports near Roanoke

GSOGreensboro/H. Point
ROARoanoke
LYHLynchburg Preston-Glenn Field

Airlines serving Roanoke

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,885 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,404 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,569 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,923 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,386 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (400 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,235 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,506 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,909 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,173 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,780 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,205 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,549 reviews)
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Where to stay in Roanoke

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Affordable Corporate Suites of Overland Drive and Hampton Inn & Suites Roanoke Downtown.

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, 854 reviews)
$203+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Roanoke North
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 80 reviews)
$120+
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The Liberty Trust
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 491 reviews)
$145+
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Avid Hotel Salem By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 397 reviews)
$84+
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Hampton Inn Salem
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 419 reviews)
$135+
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Hampton Inn Salem East-Electric Road
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 291 reviews)
$128+
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Renting a car in Roanoke

Renting a car in Roanoke costs $71 per day, on average, or $213 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Roanoke is the Dollar branch at 5202 Aviation Drive Northwest, which is 6 km from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Roanoke.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Roanoke is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Roanoke costs $71 per day, on average, or $213 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Roanoke is the Dollar branch at 5202 Aviation Drive Northwest, which is 6 km from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Roanoke.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Roanoke is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Roanoke

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$38/day

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$42/day

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