Luray travel guide
Luray Tourism | Luray Guide
You're Going to Love Luray
With a population of 4,895, Luray is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Luray to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Luray
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Luray in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 4.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Luray, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.
How to Get to Luray
Plane
Although Luray doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charlottesville Albemarle (CHO), which is located 36 miles from Luray. The shortest domestic flight to Luray departs from Miami and takes around 2h 36m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Luray. The train journey from Luray 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.
Car
Another option to get to Luray is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 78 miles from Luray. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Luray, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Luray takes 175 miles and will cost you around $12. From New York, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 265 miles.
Airlines serving Luray
Where to stay in Luray
Average rates range from around $263 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $271 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Luray
Most booked hotels in Luray
Renting a car in Luray
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Luray (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.