Harpers Ferry travel guide
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You're Going to Love Harpers Ferry
With a population of 295, Harpers Ferry is a must-see destination in West Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Harpers Ferry to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Harpers Ferry
How to Get to Harpers Ferry
Plane
Although Harpers Ferry doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Frederick (FDK), which is located 21 miles from Harpers Ferry. The shortest domestic flight to Harpers Ferry departs from Boston and takes around 1h 28m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Harpers Ferry, followed by Acela. The train journey from Harpers Ferry to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 55m trip. The train station in Harpers Ferry is called Harpers Ferry, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Harpers Ferry is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 48 miles from Harpers Ferry. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Harpers Ferry, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Harpers Ferry takes 175 miles and will cost you around $12. From New York, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 265 miles.
Airlines serving Harpers Ferry
Where to stay in popular areas of Harpers Ferry
Most booked hotels in Harpers Ferry
Renting a car in Harpers Ferry
Renting a car in Harpers Ferry costs $136 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 54% more expensive than at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Harpers Ferry (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Harpers Ferry is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.