Lynchburg travel guide
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You're Going to Love Lynchburg
With a population of 75,568, Lynchburg is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Lynchburg deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Lynchburg
If you’re looking for affordable options, Isabella's Italian Trattoria (4925 Boonsboro Road) and RA Bistro (1344 Main St) are great picks.
When to visit Lynchburg
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lynchburg in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 24.8 °F, with an average temperature of 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Lynchburg, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.
How to Get to Lynchburg
Plane
When flying to Lynchburg, you’ll arrive at Lynchburg Preston-Glenn Field (LYH), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Lynchburg departs from Boston and takes around 4h 40m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lynchburg. The train station in Lynchburg is called Lynchburg, and is located 1.0 mile from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Lynchburg is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 154 miles from Lynchburg. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Airlines serving Lynchburg
Where to stay in Lynchburg
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn and Suites Lynchburg and Holiday Inn Express Lynchburg.
Where to stay in popular areas of Lynchburg
Most booked hotels in Lynchburg
Renting a car in Lynchburg
Renting a car in Lynchburg costs $71 per day, on average, or $143 if you want to rent if for 2 days. National, Avis and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Lynchburg is the Dollar branch at 350 Terminal Drive, which is 6 miles from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Lynchburg Preston-Glenn Field.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Lynchburg (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 Lynchburg is Full-size (RAM Rebel or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.