Wheeling travel guide
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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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Wheeling to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Wheeling
If you’re looking for affordable options, Ihlenfeld Dining Room (465 Lodge Dr) and Elle & Jack’s (1201 Chapline St) are great picks.
When to visit Wheeling
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″.
How to Get to Wheeling
Plane
Although Wheeling doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Pittsburgh Airport (PIT), which is located 39 miles from Wheeling. Pittsburgh Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, ITA Airways, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Wheeling departs from New York and takes around 1h 18m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Wheeling. The train journey from Wheeling to Lancaster takes 6h 13m and costs around $51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $55 for a 7h 23m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Wheeling is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 198 miles from Wheeling. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wheeling, including Megabus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Newark, the bus ride to Wheeling takes 455 miles and will cost you around $48. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 495 miles.
Airlines serving Wheeling
Where to stay in popular areas of Wheeling
Most booked hotels in Wheeling
Renting a car in Wheeling
Renting a car in Wheeling costs $65 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Wheeling.
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Wheeling is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Leaf or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.