With a population of 37,013, Spartanburg is a must-see destination in South Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Spartanburg deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Kennedy (221 E Kennedy St) and Cribbs Kitchen (226B W Main St) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Spartanburg in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 4.8″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Spartanburg, with an average rainfall of 3.5″.
Although Spartanburg doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Greenville (GSP), which is located 17 miles from Spartanburg. Greenville is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Spartanburg departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 52m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Spartanburg. The train journey from Spartanburg to Charlotte takes 2h 29m and costs around $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about $34 for a 2h 49m trip. The train station in Spartanburg is called Spartanburg, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.
Another option to get to Spartanburg is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 162 miles from Spartanburg. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Spartanburg, including FlixBus, Busbud and Wanda Coach. From Raleigh, the bus ride to Spartanburg takes 330 miles and will cost you around $80. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $130 for a journey of 475 miles. The most popular bus station is Spartanburg 21 Fairview Church Rd, located 5 miles from downtown Spartanburg. Spartanburg Greyhound station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 miles from the city center.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites I-26 & Us 29 At Westgate Mall and Comfort Suites At WestGate Mall.
Renting a car in Spartanburg costs $66 per day, on average, or $133 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Spartanburg.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Spartanburg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Spartanburg is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda5 or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.