Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Elizabethtown travel guide

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You're Going to Love Elizabethtown

With a population of 3,583, Elizabethtown is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. Elizabethtown deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Elizabethtown

Elizabethtown in May
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elizabethtown in May
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Elizabethtown 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 July, when precipitation is around 6.1″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Elizabethtown, with an average rainfall of 2.6″.

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How to Get to Elizabethtown

Plane

Although Elizabethtown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM), which is located 47 miles from Elizabethtown. Raleigh-Durham Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Elizabethtown departs from New York and takes around 5h 43m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Elizabethtown.

Car

Another option to get to Elizabethtown is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 133 miles from Elizabethtown. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Elizabethtown, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Elizabethtown takes 525 miles and will cost you around $125. From Tampa, the ticket costs about $245 for a journey of 1165 miles.

Plane

Although Elizabethtown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM), which is located 47 miles from Elizabethtown. Raleigh-Durham Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Elizabethtown departs from New York and takes around 5h 43m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Elizabethtown.

Car

Another option to get to Elizabethtown is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 133 miles from Elizabethtown. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Elizabethtown, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Elizabethtown takes 525 miles and will cost you around $125. From Tampa, the ticket costs about $245 for a journey of 1165 miles.

Airports near Elizabethtown

RDURaleigh-Durham
MYRMyrtle Beach Intl
ILMWilmington New Hanover County

Airlines serving Elizabethtown

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,619 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,573 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,087 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,808 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,433 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,515 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,603 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,093 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,423 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Elizabethtown

Most booked hotels in Elizabethtown

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The Elizabethtown Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 78 reviews)
$159+
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Knights Inn Elizabethtown
2 stars
Good (6.6, 30 reviews)
$124+
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Renting a car in Elizabethtown

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Elizabethtown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Elizabethtown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.