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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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 28m.

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 Movly and Sixt, 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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 28m.

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 Movly and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Airports near Shepherdstown

HGRHagerstown Regional
FDKFrederick

Airlines serving Shepherdstown

KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,277 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,461 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,243 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,697 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,686 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,031 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,461 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,552 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,835 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,534 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,391 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (321 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,139 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (247 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (647 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, 240 reviews)
$92+
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Holiday Inn Martinsburg By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 448 reviews)
$102+
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Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Martinsburg
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 286 reviews)
$114+
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Hampton Inn Martinsburg
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 766 reviews)
$95+
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Bavarian Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 490 reviews)
$344+
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Quality Inn Shepherdstown
2 stars
Excellent (8, 75 reviews)
$90+
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Renting a car in Shepherdstown

Renting a car in Shepherdstown costs $101 per day, on average, or $202 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, 36% more expensive than at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89.

Renting a car in Shepherdstown costs $101 per day, on average, or $202 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, 36% more expensive than at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89.