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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 January
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shepherdstown in January
Estimated hotel price
$89
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 32 km from Shepherdstown. The shortest domestic flight to Shepherdstown departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 41m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Shepherdstown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Shepherdstown to Baltimore takes 0h 42m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 00m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Shepherdstown is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 88 km from Shepherdstown. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shepherdstown, including CoachRun, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Bus. From Baltimore, the bus ride to Shepherdstown takes 97 km and will cost you around $17. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $41 for a journey of 290 km.

Plane

Although Shepherdstown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hagerstown Regional (HGR), which is located 32 km from Shepherdstown. The shortest domestic flight to Shepherdstown departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 41m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Shepherdstown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Shepherdstown to Baltimore takes 0h 42m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 00m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Shepherdstown is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 88 km from Shepherdstown. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shepherdstown, including CoachRun, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Bus. From Baltimore, the bus ride to Shepherdstown takes 97 km and will cost you around $17. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $41 for a journey of 290 km.

Airports near Shepherdstown

HGRHagerstown Regional
FDKFrederick

Airlines serving Shepherdstown

KLM
Good (1,491 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,859 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,300 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,387 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,167 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,550 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,746 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,558 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,901 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,379 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,190 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,258 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,187 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (200 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (305 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Shepherdstown

Most booked hotels in Shepherdstown

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Martinsburg
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 235 reviews)
$111+
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Tru by Hilton Martinsburg
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 191 reviews)
$90+
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Comfort Inn Aikens Center
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 769 reviews)
$73+
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Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Martinsburg
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 278 reviews)
$107+
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Bavarian Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 494 reviews)
$241+
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Hampton Inn Martinsburg
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 734 reviews)
$76+
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Renting a car in Shepherdstown

Renting a car in Shepherdstown costs $76 per day, on average, or $153 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, 23% more expensive than at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44.

Renting a car in Shepherdstown costs $76 per day, on average, or $153 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, 23% more expensive than at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44.