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

Airports near Staunton

ROARoanoke
LYHLynchburg Preston-Glenn Field
CHOCharlottesville Albemarle

Airlines serving Staunton

Lufthansa
Good (8,285 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,592 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,661 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,707 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,687 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,400 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,791 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,108 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,328 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,552 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,971 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,437 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,559 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (697 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,184 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (675 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,446 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. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Staunton, with prices from $64 to $237 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Staunton are about 101% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

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 (8.8, 1165 reviews)
$78+
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Hotel 24 South
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1064 reviews)
$117+
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Hampton Inn Waynesboro/Stuarts Draft
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 241 reviews)
$171+
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Clarion Pointe Staunton East
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 704 reviews)
$75+
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Quality Inn Verona - Staunton North
2 stars
Good (7.7, 983 reviews)
$65+
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Comfort Inn and Suites Staunton
2 stars
Good (7.3, 544 reviews)
$79+
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Renting a car in Staunton

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50.

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