With a population of 74,982, Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Bayou Bethlehem (702 Hawthorne Rd) and Emeril's Fish House (77 Wind Creek Blvd) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bethlehem in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.5″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Bethlehem, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.
When flying to Bethlehem, you’ll arrive at Allentown-Bethlehem (ABE), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Bethlehem include Allegiant Air, American Airlines and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Bethlehem departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 53m.
Another option to get to Bethlehem is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 73 miles from Bethlehem. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
You can travel by bus to Bethlehem using United Airlines or American Airlines. From Newark, the bus ride to Bethlehem takes 85 miles and will cost you around $470. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $868 for a journey of 100 miles.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Allentown Bethlehem/Lehigh Valley Airport and Comfort Suites Bethlehem Near Lehigh University And LVI Airport.
Renting a car in Bethlehem costs $63 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Allentown-Bethlehem.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Bethlehem (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 Bethlehem is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Prius or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.