With a population of 76,089, Scranton 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 Scranton to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Posh at The Scranton Club (404 N Washington Ave.) and Carmen's 2.0 Restaurant & World Tour Menu (700 Lackawanna Avenue) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Scranton 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 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Scranton, with an average rainfall of 2″.
When flying to Scranton, you’ll arrive at Wilkes-Barre Scranton (AVP), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Scranton include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Scranton departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 35m.
Another option to get to Scranton is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 98 miles from Scranton. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus operates bus routes to Scranton. Scranton’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city center.
Renting a car in Scranton costs $76 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Scranton.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Scranton (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 Scranton is Standard (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.