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

Staunton travel guide

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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

Staunton in January
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Staunton in January
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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How to Get to Staunton

Plane

When flying to Staunton, you’ll arrive at Staunton Shenandoah Valley (SHD), which is located 20 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Staunton departs from Chicago and takes around 2h.

Car

Another option to get to Staunton is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 196 km from Staunton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Budget, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Plane

When flying to Staunton, you’ll arrive at Staunton Shenandoah Valley (SHD), which is located 20 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Staunton departs from Chicago and takes around 2h.

Car

Another option to get to Staunton is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 196 km from Staunton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Budget, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Airports near Staunton

ROARoanoke
LYHLynchburg Preston-Glenn Field
CHOCharlottesville Albemarle

Airlines serving Staunton

Lufthansa
Good (8,023 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,519 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,445 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,590 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,752 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,575 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,077 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (409 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,402 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,527 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,918 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,213 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,217 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,505 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (689 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,639 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,345 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (648 reviews)
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Where to stay in Staunton

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Staunton and Clarion Pointe Staunton East.

Most popular hotel in Staunton by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Staunton

Most booked hotels in Staunton

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Hotel 24 South
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1056 reviews)
$101+
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The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 822 reviews)
$103+
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Hampton Inn Waynesboro/Stuarts Draft
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 237 reviews)
$150+
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Clarion Pointe Staunton East
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 654 reviews)
$75+
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Quality Inn Verona - Staunton North
2 stars
Good (7.8, 945 reviews)
$68+
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Motel 6 Staunton Va
2 stars
Good (7.4, 634 reviews)
$68+
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Renting a car in Staunton

Renting a car in Staunton costs $57 per day, on average, or $113 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Staunton.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Staunton, while also 14% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Staunton costs $57 per day, on average, or $113 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Staunton.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Staunton, while also 14% cheaper than other types, on average.

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