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

Shippensburg travel guide

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You're Going to Love Shippensburg

With a population of 5,492, Shippensburg is a must-see destination in Pennsylvania, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Shippensburg deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Shippensburg

If you’re looking for affordable options, CJ'S American Pub & Grill (487 E King St) and Liberty Bar & Grill at Parx Shippensburg (250 Conestoga Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Shippensburg

Shippensburg in January
Estimated hotel price
$70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shippensburg in January
Estimated hotel price
$70
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Shippensburg in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °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 23 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Shippensburg, with an average rainfall of 2.5″.

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How to Get to Shippensburg

Plane

Although Shippensburg doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Harrisburg (MDT), which is located 41 miles from Shippensburg. The shortest domestic flight to Shippensburg departs from Pittsburgh and takes around 33h 21m.

Car

Another option to get to Shippensburg is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 192 miles from Shippensburg. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Plane

Although Shippensburg doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Harrisburg (MDT), which is located 41 miles from Shippensburg. The shortest domestic flight to Shippensburg departs from Pittsburgh and takes around 33h 21m.

Car

Another option to get to Shippensburg is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 192 miles from Shippensburg. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Airports near Shippensburg

BWIBaltimore/Washington
MDTHarrisburg
IADWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Airlines serving Shippensburg

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Shippensburg

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Shippensburg and Best Western Shippensburg Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Shippensburg

Most booked hotels in Shippensburg

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Tru by Hilton Chambersburg
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 380 reviews)
$122+
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Courtyard by Marriott Shippensburg
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 450 reviews)
$112+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Shippensburg
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 441 reviews)
$99+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chambersburg
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 647 reviews)
$96+
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Clarion Hotel and Suites University-Shippensburg
2 stars
Good (7.7, 467 reviews)
$80+
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Comfort Inn
2 stars
Good (7.6, 329 reviews)
$75+
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Renting a car in Shippensburg

Renting a car in Shippensburg costs $73 per day, on average, or $146 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Shippensburg.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Shippensburg (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.

Renting a car in Shippensburg costs $73 per day, on average, or $146 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Shippensburg.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Shippensburg (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.

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