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
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Roanoke in December
Estimated hotel price
$108
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 18m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Roanoke. The train journey from Roanoke to Philadelphia takes 7h 43m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $152 for a 9h 11m 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 Turo and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

You can travel by bus to Roanoke using Greyhound or Wanda Coach. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Roanoke takes 604 km and will cost you around $91. From New York, the ticket costs about $121 for a journey of 845 km. 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 18m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Roanoke. The train journey from Roanoke to Philadelphia takes 7h 43m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $152 for a 9h 11m 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 Turo and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

You can travel by bus to Roanoke using Greyhound or Wanda Coach. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Roanoke takes 604 km and will cost you around $91. From New York, the ticket costs about $121 for a journey of 845 km. 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 (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,632 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,583 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,531 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,469 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,487 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,891 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,025 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,662 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,629 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.

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, 834 reviews)
$206+
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Hampton Inn Salem East-Electric Road
3 stars
Excellent (9, 280 reviews)
$101+
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The Liberty Trust
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 477 reviews)
$137+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Roanoke North
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 71 reviews)
$119+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2572 reviews)
$77+
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La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham Roanoke Salem
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 865 reviews)
$84+
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Renting a car in Roanoke

Renting a car in Roanoke costs $51 per day, on average, or $152 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.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Roanoke.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. Compact (Nissan Versa Note or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Roanoke, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Roanoke costs $51 per day, on average, or $152 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.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Roanoke.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. Compact (Nissan Versa Note or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Roanoke, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Roanoke

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$32/day

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$35/day

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