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
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Roanoke in December
Estimated hotel price
$115
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, Emirates and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to Roanoke departs from Sarasota and takes around 2h 11m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Roanoke. The train journey from Roanoke to Alexandria takes 4h 41m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $31 for a 6h 14m trip. The train station in Roanoke is called Roanoke, and is located 0.2 miles 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 194 miles from Roanoke. You’ll find branches of Turo and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

You can travel by bus to Roanoke using FlixBus or Greyhound. Roanoke’s bus station is located 6 miles from the city center.

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, Emirates and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to Roanoke departs from Sarasota and takes around 2h 11m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Roanoke. The train journey from Roanoke to Alexandria takes 4h 41m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $31 for a 6h 14m trip. The train station in Roanoke is called Roanoke, and is located 0.2 miles 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 194 miles from Roanoke. You’ll find branches of Turo and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

You can travel by bus to Roanoke using FlixBus or Greyhound. Roanoke’s bus station is located 6 miles from the city center.

Airports near Roanoke

GSOGreensboro/H. Point
ROARoanoke
LYHLynchburg Preston-Glenn Field

Airlines serving Roanoke

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,570 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,513 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,016 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,407 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,443 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,573 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,281 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,473 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,874 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,003 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,610 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,163 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,672 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 Tru By Hilton Roanoke Hollins.

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, 829 reviews)
$203+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Roanoke North
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 66 reviews)
$121+
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The Liberty Trust
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 468 reviews)
$156+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2542 reviews)
$88+
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La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham Roanoke Salem
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 858 reviews)
$84+
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Hyatt Place Roanoke Airport / Valley View Mall
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 883 reviews)
$106+
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Renting a car in Roanoke

Renting a car in Roanoke costs $83 per day, on average, or $249 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 4 miles from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 25% more expensive than at Roanoke.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Roanoke is Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Roanoke costs $83 per day, on average, or $249 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 4 miles from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 25% more expensive than at Roanoke.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Roanoke is Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Roanoke

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$37/day

Economy

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$38/day

Intermediate
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