Bethlehem travel guide
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You're Going to Love Bethlehem
With a population of 74,982, Bethlehem is a must-see destination in Pennsylvania, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bethlehem to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Bethlehem
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Bayou Bethlehem (702 Hawthorne Rd) and Emeril's Fish House (77 Wind Creek Blvd) are great picks.
When to visit Bethlehem
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bethlehem in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °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 July, when precipitation is around 4.5″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Bethlehem, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.
How to Get to Bethlehem
Plane
When flying to Bethlehem, you’ll arrive at Allentown-Bethlehem (ABE), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Bethlehem include Allegiant Air, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Bethlehem departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 46m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Bethlehem. The train journey from Bethlehem to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 39m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Bethlehem is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 73 miles from Bethlehem. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bethlehem, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Bethlehem takes 115 miles and will cost you around $10. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 200 miles.
Airlines serving Bethlehem
Where to stay in Bethlehem
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Allentown Bethlehem/Lehigh Valley Airport and Comfort Suites Bethlehem Near Lehigh University And LVI Airport.
Where to stay in popular areas of Bethlehem
Most booked hotels in Bethlehem
Renting a car in Bethlehem
Renting a car in Bethlehem costs $63 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Bethlehem.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Bethlehem (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 Bethlehem is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Prius or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.