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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Elizabethtown to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Elizabethtown

Elizabethtown in August
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elizabethtown in August
Estimated hotel price
$115
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 Air France, Aeromexico, ITA Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Elizabethtown departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 44m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Elizabethtown. The train journey from Elizabethtown to Alexandria takes 5h 54m and costs around $74 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $66 for a 7h 30m trip.

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 Budget and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.

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 Air France, Aeromexico, ITA Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Elizabethtown departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 44m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Elizabethtown. The train journey from Elizabethtown to Alexandria takes 5h 54m and costs around $74 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $66 for a 7h 30m trip.

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 Budget and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.

Airlines serving Elizabethtown

Lufthansa
Good (7,181 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,644 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,833 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,873 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,670 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,900 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,235 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,419 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,338 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,237 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Elizabethtown

Most booked hotels in Elizabethtown

The Elizabethtown Inn
3 stars
Excellent (10, 1 review)
$160+
Knights Inn Elizabethtown
2 stars
Good (6.1, 6 reviews)
$110+

Renting a car in Elizabethtown

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Elizabethtown is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Elizabethtown is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.