State College travel guide
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You're Going to Love State College
With a population of 42,034, State College 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 State College to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in State College
If you’re looking for affordable options, Grace at the Carnegie (100 Cricklewood Drive) and Barrel 21 Distillery and Dining (2255 N Atherton St) are great picks.
When to visit State College
Looking for warm weather? Then head to State College in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °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 May, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in State College, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.
How to Get to State College
Plane
When flying to State College, you’ll arrive at State College University Park (SCE), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to State College include United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to State College departs from New York and takes around 1h 15m.
Car
Another option to get to State College is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 137 miles from State College. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Bus
Megabus operates bus routes to State College. From New York, the bus ride to State College takes 300 miles and will cost you around $38. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $34 for a journey of 330 miles. The most popular bus station is State College SW Corner of Walmart Parking - 1665 N Atherton St, located 2 miles from downtown State College. State College Bus Terminal - 152 N Atherton St is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city center.
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Renting a car in State College
Renting a car in State College costs $72 per day, on average. Avis, Budget and Alamo are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in State College is the Budget branch at 2493 Fox Hill Road, which is 4 miles from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at State College University Park.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in State College (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in State College is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.