Introduction
Where to eat
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.

Where to Eat in Staunton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Zynodoa (115 E. Beverley St) and Chop House Tavern (29 N Augusta St) are great picks.

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 New York and takes around 5h 56m.

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 Hertz and Turo, 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 New York and takes around 5h 56m.

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

Airports near Staunton

ROARoanoke
LYHLynchburg Preston-Glenn Field
CHOCharlottesville Albemarle

Airlines serving Staunton

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,954 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,929 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,140 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,883 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,435 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (962 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,847 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,139 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,696 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,531 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (664 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (505 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,091 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,025 reviews)
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Where to stay in Staunton

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tru By Hilton Staunton 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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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Staunton By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (9, 850 reviews)
$131+
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Hotel 24 South
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 982 reviews)
$109+
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Sleep Inn Staunton
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 972 reviews)
$99+
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The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 754 reviews)
$103+
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Clarion Pointe Staunton East
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 589 reviews)
$78+
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Hampton Inn Waynesboro/Stuarts Draft
3 stars
Excellent (8, 241 reviews)
$157+
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Renting a car in Staunton

Renting a car in Staunton costs $61 per day, on average, or $122 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 $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. 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 Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Staunton costs $61 per day, on average, or $122 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 $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. 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 Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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