Harpers Ferry travel guide

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You're Going to Love Harpers Ferry

With a population of 295, Harpers Ferry is a must-see destination in West Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Harpers Ferry to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Harpers Ferry

Harpers Ferry in March
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Harpers Ferry in March
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Harpers Ferry

Plane

Although Harpers Ferry doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Frederick (FDK), which is located 33 km from Harpers Ferry. The shortest domestic flight to Harpers Ferry departs from Miami and takes around 2h 34m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Harpers Ferry, followed by Acela. The train journey from Harpers Ferry to Baltimore takes 0h 29m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 53m trip. The train station in Harpers Ferry is called Harpers Ferry, and is located 0.7 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Harpers Ferry is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 77 km from Harpers Ferry. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Harpers Ferry, including Megabus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Harpers Ferry takes 274 km and will cost you around $20. From New York, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 443 km.

Plane

Although Harpers Ferry doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Frederick (FDK), which is located 33 km from Harpers Ferry. The shortest domestic flight to Harpers Ferry departs from Miami and takes around 2h 34m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Harpers Ferry, followed by Acela. The train journey from Harpers Ferry to Baltimore takes 0h 29m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 53m trip. The train station in Harpers Ferry is called Harpers Ferry, and is located 0.7 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Harpers Ferry is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 77 km from Harpers Ferry. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Harpers Ferry, including Megabus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Harpers Ferry takes 274 km and will cost you around $20. From New York, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 443 km.

Airports near Harpers Ferry

Airlines serving Harpers Ferry

KLM
Good (845 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,623 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 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 (4,984 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,996 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (932 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,756 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (528 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (730 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,582 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,356 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (189 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Harpers Ferry

Most booked hotels in Harpers Ferry

Light Horse Inn
2 stars
Excellent (9, 242 reviews)
$150+
Cantuta Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 80 reviews)
$151+
Town's Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 15 reviews)
$138+
Quality Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 491 reviews)
$100+
Clarion Inn Harpers Ferry-Charles Town
2 stars
Good (7.8, 906 reviews)
$112+
Hi Harpers Ferry Hostel
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$1,263+

Renting a car in Harpers Ferry

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Harpers Ferry (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 Harpers Ferry is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Harpers Ferry (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 Harpers Ferry is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.