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 February
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Staunton in February
Estimated hotel price
$96
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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 6h 05m.

Train

The train station in Staunton is called Staunton, and is located 0.3 km 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 196 km from Staunton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Sixt, 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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 6h 05m.

Train

The train station in Staunton is called Staunton, and is located 0.3 km 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 196 km from Staunton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Airports near Staunton

ROARoanoke
LYHLynchburg Preston-Glenn Field
CHOCharlottesville Albemarle

Airlines serving Staunton

KLM
Good (1,419 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,579 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,033 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,422 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,464 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,329 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (370 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,477 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,884 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,009 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,170 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,660 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,568 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (674 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,047 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (533 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,170 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 Comfort Inn and Suites 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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Hotel 24 South
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1015 reviews)
$91+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Staunton By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (9, 869 reviews)
$100+
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Sleep Inn Staunton
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1011 reviews)
$80+
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The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 788 reviews)
$108+
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Clarion Pointe Staunton East
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 607 reviews)
$56+
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Hampton Inn Waynesboro/Stuarts Draft
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 240 reviews)
$126+
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Renting a car in Staunton

Renting a car in Staunton costs $76 per day, on average, or $152 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 20% cheaper than airport locations in Staunton.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Staunton is Compact (Toyota RAV4 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, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Staunton costs $76 per day, on average, or $152 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 20% cheaper than airport locations in Staunton.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Staunton is Compact (Toyota RAV4 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, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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