Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Wheeling travel guide

Wheeling Tourism | Wheeling Guide

You're Going to Love Wheeling

With a population of 28.486, Wheeling is a must-see destination in West Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Wheeling deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Wheeling

If you’re looking for affordable options, Garden Bistro (465 Lodge Dr) and Skyline Kitchen & Bar (465 Lodge Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Wheeling

Wheeling in May
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wheeling in May
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Wheeling in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.7″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Wheeling, with an average rainfall of 2.1″.

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How to Get to Wheeling

Plane

Although Wheeling doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Pittsburgh Airport (PIT), which is located 63 km from Wheeling. Pittsburgh Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Southwest, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Wheeling departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 36m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Wheeling, followed by Train. The train journey from Wheeling to Washington, D.C. takes 7h 43m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $73 for a 9h 13m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Wheeling is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 319 km from Wheeling. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wheeling, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Wheeling takes 571 km and will cost you around $79. From Detroit, the ticket costs about $84 for a journey of 652 km.

Plane

Although Wheeling doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Pittsburgh Airport (PIT), which is located 63 km from Wheeling. Pittsburgh Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Southwest, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Wheeling departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 36m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Wheeling, followed by Train. The train journey from Wheeling to Washington, D.C. takes 7h 43m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $73 for a 9h 13m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Wheeling is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 319 km from Wheeling. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wheeling, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Wheeling takes 571 km and will cost you around $79. From Detroit, the ticket costs about $84 for a journey of 652 km.

Airports near Wheeling

PITPittsburgh
CAKAkron/Canton
LBELatrobe Westmoreland County

Airlines serving Wheeling

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,574 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,094 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,438 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,505 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,522 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,448 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (906 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wheeling

Most booked hotels in Wheeling

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Hampton Inn Wheeling
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 674 reviews)
$114+
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Fairfield Inn by Marriott Inn & Suites Wheeling at The Highlands
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 275 reviews)
$100+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Wheeling-The Highlands
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 306 reviews)
$101+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Triadelphia/Wheel
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 787 reviews)
$68+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wheeling By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 234 reviews)
$97+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Wheeling Triadelphia Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 654 reviews)
$123+
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Renting a car in Wheeling

Renting a car in Wheeling costs $56 per day, on average, or $113 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Wheeling.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Wheeling (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Wheeling, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Wheeling costs $56 per day, on average, or $113 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Wheeling.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Wheeling (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Wheeling, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

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