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

Yorktown travel guide

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You're Going to Love Yorktown

With a population of 195, Yorktown is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Yorktown has to offer.

Where to Eat in Yorktown

If you’re looking for affordable options, Riverwalk Restaurant (323 Water St) and Water Street Grille (323 Water Street Suite A-1) are great picks.

When to visit Yorktown

Yorktown in December
Estimated hotel price
$85
1 night at 3-star hotel
Yorktown in December
Estimated hotel price
$85
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Yorktown 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 32 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 5.4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Yorktown, with an average rainfall of 3″.

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How to Get to Yorktown

Plane

When flying to Yorktown, you’ll arrive at Newport News Intl (PHF), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Yorktown departs from New York and takes around 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Yorktown. The train journey from Yorktown to Baltimore takes 5h 39m and costs around $52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newark, expect to pay about $89 for a 11h 46m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Yorktown is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 119 miles from Yorktown. You’ll find branches of Turo and Alamo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Plane

When flying to Yorktown, you’ll arrive at Newport News Intl (PHF), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Yorktown departs from New York and takes around 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Yorktown. The train journey from Yorktown to Baltimore takes 5h 39m and costs around $52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newark, expect to pay about $89 for a 11h 46m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Yorktown is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 119 miles from Yorktown. You’ll find branches of Turo and Alamo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Airports near Yorktown

ORFNorfolk
RICRichmond Byrd Intl
PHFNewport News Intl

Airlines serving Yorktown

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,854 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,940 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
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Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
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United Airlines
Good (8,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,222 reviews)
Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
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Alaska Airlines
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Finnair
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Etihad Airways
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ITA Airways
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JetBlue
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Where to stay in Yorktown

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Newport News/Yorktown and Red Roof Inn Newport News - Yorktown.

Where to stay in popular areas of Yorktown

Most booked hotels in Yorktown

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Holiday Inn Newport News - Hampton
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 463 reviews)
$121+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Yorktown Newport News
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 344 reviews)
$155+
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Comfort Suites Newport News Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1218 reviews)
$100+
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Comfort Inn Newport News - Hampton I-64
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 837 reviews)
$85+
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Courtyard by Marriott Newport News Yorktown
3 stars
Good (7.9, 320 reviews)
$107+
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Candlewood Suites Newport News/Yorktown
2 stars
Good (7.8, 112 reviews)
$117+
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Renting a car in Yorktown

Renting a car in Yorktown costs $73 per day, on average, or $218 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Yorktown.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Yorktown (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. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Yorktown, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Yorktown costs $73 per day, on average, or $218 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Yorktown.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Yorktown (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. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Yorktown, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.

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