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

When to visit Elizabethtown

Elizabethtown in January
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elizabethtown in January
Estimated hotel price
$113
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 Orlando and takes around 3h 29m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Elizabethtown. The train journey from Elizabethtown to Newark takes 10h 14m and costs around $420 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Boston, expect to pay about $371 for a 24h 02m 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 Turo and CarWiz, 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 American Airlines, Delta, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Elizabethtown departs from Orlando and takes around 3h 29m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Elizabethtown. The train journey from Elizabethtown to Newark takes 10h 14m and costs around $420 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Boston, expect to pay about $371 for a 24h 02m 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 Turo and CarWiz, among others, in Charlotte.

Airports near Elizabethtown

RDURaleigh-Durham
MYRMyrtle Beach Intl
ILMWilmington New Hanover County

Airlines serving Elizabethtown

KLM
Good (1,485 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,885 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,848 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,374 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,294 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,910 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,164 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,538 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,737 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,886 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,188 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,239 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)
$158+
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The Grand Regal Resort
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$180+
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Knights Inn Elizabethtown
2 stars
Good (6.6, 30 reviews)
$105+
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Renting a car in Elizabethtown

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44.