Jim Thorpe travel guide

Jim Thorpe Tourism | Jim Thorpe Guide

You're Going to Love Jim Thorpe

With a population of 4,781, Jim Thorpe 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 Jim Thorpe to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Jim Thorpe

If you’re looking for affordable options, Encore (66 Broadway) and Broadway Grille & Pub (24 Broadway) are great picks.

When to visit Jim Thorpe

Jim Thorpe in October
Estimated hotel price
$138
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jim Thorpe in October
Estimated hotel price
$138
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Jim Thorpe

Plane

Although Jim Thorpe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Allentown-Bethlehem (ABE), which is located 22 miles from Jim Thorpe. The shortest domestic flight to Jim Thorpe departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 53m.

Car

Another option to get to Jim Thorpe is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 92 miles from Jim Thorpe. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Jim Thorpe using American Airlines or United Airlines. From Newark, the bus ride to Jim Thorpe takes 85 miles and will cost you around $470. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $868 for a journey of 100 miles.

Plane

Although Jim Thorpe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Allentown-Bethlehem (ABE), which is located 22 miles from Jim Thorpe. The shortest domestic flight to Jim Thorpe departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 53m.

Car

Another option to get to Jim Thorpe is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 92 miles from Jim Thorpe. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Jim Thorpe using American Airlines or United Airlines. From Newark, the bus ride to Jim Thorpe takes 85 miles and will cost you around $470. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $868 for a journey of 100 miles.

Airports near Jim Thorpe

Airlines serving Jim Thorpe

Lufthansa
Good (4,678 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,257 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,434 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (812 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in Jim Thorpe

Average rates range from around $298 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $191 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Jim Thorpe

Most booked hotels in Jim Thorpe

Hampton Inn Lehighton - Jim Thorpe
2 stars
Excellent (9, 484 reviews)
$160+
Inn at Jim Thorpe
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 317 reviews)
$156+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Lehighton,PA
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 793 reviews)
$133+
Macaluso's at The Lantern Lodge
2 stars
Good (7.5, 1120 reviews)
$109+
Mahoning Inn
2 stars
Good (7.2, 252 reviews)
$90+
Mountain View Suites
2 stars
Good (7.1, 278 reviews)
$147+

Renting a car in Jim Thorpe

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Jim Thorpe (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.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Jim Thorpe (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.