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 12 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Staunton departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 59m.

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

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 1h 59m.

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

Airports near Staunton

ROARoanoke
LYHLynchburg Preston-Glenn Field
CHOCharlottesville Albemarle

Airlines serving Staunton

Lufthansa
Good (8,204 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,560 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,507 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,737 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,660 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,102 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,507 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,821 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,543 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,989 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,471 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,299 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,555 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,974 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (695 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (663 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,434 reviews)
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Where to stay in Staunton

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Clarion Pointe Staunton East and Howard Johnson by Wyndham Staunton.

Most popular hotel in Staunton by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Staunton

Most booked hotels in Staunton

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Sleep Inn Staunton
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1125 reviews)
$89+
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Hotel 24 South
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1057 reviews)
$109+
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The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 843 reviews)
$88+
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Hampton Inn Waynesboro/Stuarts Draft
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 238 reviews)
$141+
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Clarion Pointe Staunton East
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 678 reviews)
$73+
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Quality Inn Verona - Staunton North
2 stars
Good (7.7, 961 reviews)
$65+
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Renting a car in Staunton

Renting a car in Staunton costs $71 per day, on average, or $142 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 42% cheaper than airport locations in Staunton.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Staunton, while also 16% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Staunton costs $71 per day, on average, or $142 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 42% cheaper than airport locations in Staunton.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Staunton, while also 16% cheaper than other types, on average.

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