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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Shepherdstown travel guide

Shepherdstown Tourism | Shepherdstown Guide

You're Going to Love Shepherdstown

With a population of 2,079, Shepherdstown is a must-see destination in West Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Shepherdstown deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Shepherdstown

Shepherdstown in March
Estimated hotel price
$86
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shepherdstown in March
Estimated hotel price
$86
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Shepherdstown in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.2″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Shepherdstown, with an average rainfall of 2.6″.

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How to Get to Shepherdstown

Plane

Although Shepherdstown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hagerstown Regional (HGR), which is located 20 miles from Shepherdstown. The shortest domestic flight to Shepherdstown departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Shepherdstown is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 55 miles from Shepherdstown. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Plane

Although Shepherdstown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hagerstown Regional (HGR), which is located 20 miles from Shepherdstown. The shortest domestic flight to Shepherdstown departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Shepherdstown is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 55 miles from Shepherdstown. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Airports near Shepherdstown

HGRHagerstown Regional
FDKFrederick

Airlines serving Shepherdstown

KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,027 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,393 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,409 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,224 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,596 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,777 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,581 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,806 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,127 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,401 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,357 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,445 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,469 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,982 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (310 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (222 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Shepherdstown

Most booked hotels in Shepherdstown

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Tru by Hilton Martinsburg
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 197 reviews)
$100+
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Hilton Garden Inn Martinsburg
3 stars
Excellent (9, 286 reviews)
$117+
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Holiday Inn Martinsburg By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 426 reviews)
$104+
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Comfort Inn Aikens Center
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 788 reviews)
$92+
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Bavarian Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 493 reviews)
$344+
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Quality Inn Shepherdstown
2 stars
Good (7.7, 44 reviews)
$81+
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Renting a car in Shepherdstown

Renting a car in Shepherdstown costs $95 per day, on average, or $191 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% more expensive than at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

Expect to pay $4.81 per gallon in Shepherdstown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.69 and $76.92.

Renting a car in Shepherdstown costs $95 per day, on average, or $191 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% more expensive than at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

Expect to pay $4.81 per gallon in Shepherdstown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.69 and $76.92.