Harpers Ferry travel guide

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You're Going to Love Harpers Ferry

With a population of 295, Harpers Ferry is a must-see destination in West Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Harpers Ferry to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Harpers Ferry

Harpers Ferry in March
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Harpers Ferry in March
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Harpers Ferry

Plane

Although Harpers Ferry doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Frederick (FDK), which is located 21 miles from Harpers Ferry. The shortest domestic flight to Harpers Ferry departs from Miami and takes around 2h 36m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Harpers Ferry. The train journey from Harpers Ferry to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $7 for a 2h 05m trip. The train station in Harpers Ferry is called Harpers Ferry, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Harpers Ferry is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 48 miles from Harpers Ferry. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Harpers Ferry, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Harpers Ferry takes 175 miles and will cost you around $12. From New York, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 265 miles.

Plane

Although Harpers Ferry doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Frederick (FDK), which is located 21 miles from Harpers Ferry. The shortest domestic flight to Harpers Ferry departs from Miami and takes around 2h 36m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Harpers Ferry. The train journey from Harpers Ferry to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $7 for a 2h 05m trip. The train station in Harpers Ferry is called Harpers Ferry, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Harpers Ferry is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 48 miles from Harpers Ferry. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Harpers Ferry, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Harpers Ferry takes 175 miles and will cost you around $12. From New York, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 265 miles.

Airports near Harpers Ferry

Airlines serving Harpers Ferry

KLM
Good (852 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,534 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,613 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,119 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,859 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,176 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,651 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (716 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (502 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,604 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (184 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,347 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Harpers Ferry

Most booked hotels in Harpers Ferry

Light Horse Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 237 reviews)
$150+
Cantuta Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 80 reviews)
$149+
Town's Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 16 reviews)
$138+
Quality Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8, 489 reviews)
$90+
Clarion Inn Harpers Ferry-Charles Town
2 stars
Good (7.8, 920 reviews)
$112+
Hi Harpers Ferry Hostel
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$1,263+

Renting a car in Harpers Ferry

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Harpers Ferry (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Harpers Ferry is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Harpers Ferry (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Harpers Ferry is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.