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 76 km 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 4h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Elizabethtown. The train journey from Elizabethtown to Baltimore takes 9h 20m and costs around $70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $225 for a 10h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Elizabethtown is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 214 km from Elizabethtown. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Turo, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Tornado Bus operates bus routes to Elizabethtown.

Plane

Although Elizabethtown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM), which is located 76 km 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 4h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Elizabethtown. The train journey from Elizabethtown to Baltimore takes 9h 20m and costs around $70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $225 for a 10h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Elizabethtown is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 214 km from Elizabethtown. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Turo, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Tornado Bus operates bus routes to Elizabethtown.

Airports near Elizabethtown

RDURaleigh-Durham
MYRMyrtle Beach Intl
ILMWilmington New Hanover County

Airlines serving Elizabethtown

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,649 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,014 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,605 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,112 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,056 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,551 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,336 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,103 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,620 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,415 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,513 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,153 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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Knights Inn Elizabethtown
2 stars
Good (6.6, 30 reviews)
$123+
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Renting a car in Elizabethtown

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09.