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. Roanoke deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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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
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel
Roanoke in December
Estimated hotel price
$110
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 Emirates, Lufthansa and ANA. The shortest domestic flight to Roanoke departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 13m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Roanoke. The train journey from Roanoke to Alexandria takes 4h 41m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $41 for a 9h 07m 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 Alamo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Greyhound operates bus routes to Roanoke. 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 Emirates, Lufthansa and ANA. The shortest domestic flight to Roanoke departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 13m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Roanoke. The train journey from Roanoke to Alexandria takes 4h 41m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $41 for a 9h 07m 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 Alamo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Greyhound operates bus routes to Roanoke. 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,251 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,464 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
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Where to stay in Roanoke

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Roanoke Airport and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Roanoke Hollins/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 (8.9, 804 reviews)
$223+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2347 reviews)
$114+
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The Liberty Trust
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 402 reviews)
$164+
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La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham Roanoke Salem
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 775 reviews)
$101+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salem
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 553 reviews)
$114+
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Tru By Hilton Roanoke Hollins
2 stars
Excellent (8, 844 reviews)
$112+
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Renting a car in Roanoke

Renting a car in Roanoke costs $66 per day, on average, or $132 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Avis 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, 5% 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. Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Roanoke, while also 38% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Roanoke costs $66 per day, on average, or $132 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Avis 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, 5% 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. Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Roanoke, while also 38% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Roanoke

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$43/day

Compact

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$43/day

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