Gastonia travel guide
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You're Going to Love Gastonia
With a population of 71,741, Gastonia is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Gastonia deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Gastonia
If you’re looking for affordable options, Webb Custom Kitchen (182 S. South Street) and Constantine’s Restaurant (1825 S New Hope Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Gastonia
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gastonia in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Gastonia, with an average rainfall of 3″.
How to Get to Gastonia
Plane
When flying to Gastonia, you’ll arrive at Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT), which is located 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Gastonia include American Airlines, British Airways and Frontier. The shortest domestic flight to Gastonia departs from New York and takes around 1h 57m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gastonia. The train journey from Gastonia to Greensboro takes 1h 35m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cary, expect to pay about $28 for a 2h 46m trip. The train station in Gastonia is called Gastonia, and is located 1.5 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Gastonia is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 20 miles from Gastonia. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gastonia, including Megabus, CoachRun and Tornado Bus. From Raleigh, the bus ride to Gastonia takes 165 miles and will cost you around $35. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 290 miles.
Airlines serving Gastonia
Where to stay in Gastonia
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Charlotte West - Gastonia and Hampton Inn Charlotte-Gastonia.
Where to stay in popular areas of Gastonia
Most booked hotels in Gastonia
Renting a car in Gastonia
Renting a car in Gastonia costs $55 per day, on average, or $109 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Gastonia.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Gastonia (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 Gastonia is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.