Elizabeth City travel guide
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You're Going to Love Elizabeth City
With a population of 18,683, Elizabeth City is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Elizabeth City deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Elizabeth City
Where to Eat in Elizabeth City
If you’re looking for affordable options, Montero's (414 McArthur Dr) and Paradiso Roma Ristorante (35 Camden Cswy) are great picks.
When to visit Elizabeth City
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Elizabeth City in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 6.3″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Elizabeth City, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.
How to Get to Elizabeth City
Plane
Although Elizabeth City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norfolk Airport (ORF), which is located 42 miles from Elizabeth City. Norfolk Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, Allegiant Air, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Elizabeth City departs from Boston and takes around 1h 39m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Elizabeth City. The train journey from Elizabeth City to Alexandria takes 4h 37m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $35 for a 5h 48m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Elizabeth City is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 185 miles from Elizabeth City. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Bus
You can travel by bus to Elizabeth City using FlixBus or VA Express Lanes. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Elizabeth City takes 240 miles and will cost you around $45. From New York, the ticket costs about $60 for a journey of 480 miles.
Airlines serving Elizabeth City
Where to stay in Elizabeth City
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites Elizabeth City and Comfort Inn Elizabeth City near University.
Where to stay in popular areas of Elizabeth City
Most booked hotels in Elizabeth City
Renting a car in Elizabeth City
Renting a car in Elizabeth City costs $67 per day, on average, or $133 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Elizabeth City.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Elizabeth City (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. Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Elizabeth City, while also 25% cheaper than other types, on average.