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, Local Roots (Virginia) - A Farm to Table Restaurant (1314 Grandin Rd) and Montano's - Roanoke (3733 Franklin Rd SW) are great picks.

When to visit Roanoke

Roanoke in December
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Roanoke in December
Estimated hotel price
$109
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, Allegiant Air and Air France. The shortest domestic flight to Roanoke departs from Sarasota and takes around 2h 12m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Roanoke. The train journey from Roanoke to Alexandria takes 4h 41m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $46 for a 7h 39m 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 Hertz and Turo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

You can travel by bus to Roanoke using Greyhound or FlixBus. 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, Allegiant Air and Air France. The shortest domestic flight to Roanoke departs from Sarasota and takes around 2h 12m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Roanoke. The train journey from Roanoke to Alexandria takes 4h 41m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $46 for a 7h 39m 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 Hertz and Turo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

You can travel by bus to Roanoke using Greyhound or FlixBus. 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,923 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,145 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,895 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,435 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (963 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,559 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,847 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,140 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,696 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 Hampton Inn & Suites Roanoke Airport. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Roanoke, with prices from $42 to $378 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Roanoke are about 50% 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, 825 reviews)
$227+
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Hampton Inn Salem East-Electric Road
3 stars
Excellent (9, 271 reviews)
$114+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Roanoke North
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 64 reviews)
$126+
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The Liberty Trust
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 450 reviews)
$164+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2489 reviews)
$100+
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La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham Roanoke Salem
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 831 reviews)
$98+
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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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Roanoke.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. Compact (Ford Focus 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Roanoke.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. Compact (Ford Focus 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

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$34/day

Intermediate

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$36/day

Economy
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