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

Elizabethtown travel guide

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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 October
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elizabethtown in October
Estimated hotel price
$109
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, Aeromexico, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Elizabethtown departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 4h 36m.

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 MEGA MC and Turo, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Elizabethtown, including Greyhound, FlixBus and StarLine Coach. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Elizabethtown takes 210 miles and will cost you around $74. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $210 for a journey of 380 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, Aeromexico, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Elizabethtown departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 4h 36m.

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 MEGA MC and Turo, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Elizabethtown, including Greyhound, FlixBus and StarLine Coach. From Charlotte, the bus ride to Elizabethtown takes 210 miles and will cost you around $74. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $210 for a journey of 380 miles.

Airports near Elizabethtown

RDURaleigh-Durham
MYRMyrtle Beach Intl
ILMWilmington New Hanover County

Airlines serving Elizabethtown

Lufthansa
Good (7,203 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,084 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,973 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,884 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,852 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,471 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (807 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,660 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,089 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,343 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,301 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,911 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)
$160+
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Knights Inn Elizabethtown
2 stars
Good (6.7, 29 reviews)
$109+
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Renting a car in Elizabethtown

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. 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 Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 14% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. 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 Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 14% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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