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 2h.

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 2h.

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 (8,057 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,529 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,405 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,605 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,819 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,585 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,176 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (411 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,504 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,534 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,932 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,235 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,488 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,569 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (689 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,651 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,360 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (645 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 Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott 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 (8.9, 1045 reviews)
$89+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Staunton By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 926 reviews)
$105+
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Sleep Inn Staunton
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1088 reviews)
$92+
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The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 822 reviews)
$96+
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Hampton Inn Waynesboro/Stuarts Draft
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 237 reviews)
$142+
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Quality Inn Verona - Staunton North
2 stars
Good (7.8, 946 reviews)
$67+
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Renting a car in Staunton

Renting a car in Staunton costs $70 per day, on average, or $140 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Staunton.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. 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 Full-size rental cars (Kia Optima or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Staunton costs $70 per day, on average, or $140 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Staunton.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. 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 Full-size rental cars (Kia Optima or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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