Staunton travel guide
Staunton Tourism | Staunton Guide
You're Going to Love Staunton
With a population of 23,746, Staunton is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Staunton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Staunton
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Staunton in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 24.8 °F, with an average temperature of 33.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Staunton, with an average rainfall of 2.2″.
How to Get to Staunton
Plane
When flying to Staunton, you’ll arrive at Staunton Shenandoah Valley (SHD), which is located 12 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Staunton departs from Chicago and takes around 11h 13m.
Train
The train station in Staunton is called Staunton, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Staunton is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 122 miles from Staunton. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Airlines serving Staunton
Where to stay in Staunton
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Staunton and Howard Johnson by Wyndham Staunton.
Where to stay in popular areas of Staunton
Most booked hotels in Staunton
Renting a car in Staunton
Renting a car in Staunton costs $87 per day, on average, or $174 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Staunton.
Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in Staunton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Staunton is Compact (Nissan Kicks or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.