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Where to stay
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York travel guide

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You're Going to Love York

With a population of 7,736, York is a must-see destination in South Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. York deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit York

York in April
Estimated hotel price
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel
York in April
Estimated hotel price
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to York in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 28.4 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.7″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in York, with an average rainfall of 3.1″.

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How to Get to York

Plane

Although York doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT), which is located 23 miles from York. Greenville is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to York departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to York. The train journey from York to Greensboro takes 1h 40m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Raleigh, expect to pay about $28 for a 3h 26m trip.

Car

Another option to get to York is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 199 miles from York. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to York, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Chamblee, the bus ride to York takes 240 miles and will cost you around $70. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $98 for a journey of 355 miles.

Plane

Although York doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT), which is located 23 miles from York. Greenville is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to York departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to York. The train journey from York to Greensboro takes 1h 40m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Raleigh, expect to pay about $28 for a 3h 26m trip.

Car

Another option to get to York is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 199 miles from York. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to York, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Chamblee, the bus ride to York takes 240 miles and will cost you around $70. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $98 for a journey of 355 miles.

Airports near York

GSPGreenville
AVLAsheville Regional
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving York

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,700 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,247 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (855 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of York

Most booked hotels in York

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Hilton Garden Inn Rock Hill
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 269 reviews)
$148+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rock Hill
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 794 reviews)
$93+
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Holiday Inn Rock Hill
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 514 reviews)
$118+
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Best Western Rock Hill
2 stars
Excellent (8, 754 reviews)
$93+
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Deluxe Inn and Suites York
2 stars
Good (6.8, 119 reviews)
$89+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Rock Hill
2 stars
Okay (5.5, 812 reviews)
$61+
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Renting a car in York

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in York (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 York is Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in York (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 York is Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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