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

York travel guide

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You're Going to Love York

With a population of 43,718, York is a must-see destination in Pennsylvania, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything York has to offer.

When to visit York

York in December
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
York in December
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to York in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °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 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in York, with an average rainfall of 2.7″.

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How to Get to York

Plane

Although York doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Harrisburg (MDT), which is located 16 miles from York. Philadelphia Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to York departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 43m.

Car

Another option to get to York is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 154 miles from York. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

York’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although York doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Harrisburg (MDT), which is located 16 miles from York. Philadelphia Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to York departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 43m.

Car

Another option to get to York is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 154 miles from York. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

York’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Airports near York

PHLPhiladelphia
MDTHarrisburg

Airlines serving York

KLM
Good (1,460 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,808 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,762 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,239 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,234 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,880 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,123 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,344 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,537 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,532 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,699 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,742 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,416 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,367 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,179 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (388 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,948 reviews)
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Where to stay in York

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn & Suites York North and Best Western Westgate Inn.

Most popular hotel in York by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of York

Most booked hotels in York

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Best Western Plus Heritage Rail Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 118 reviews)
$93+
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Wyndham Garden York
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1076 reviews)
$89+
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Wingate by Wyndham York
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1152 reviews)
$61+
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Bear House Bed and Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (10, 2 reviews)
$170+
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Inn at York
2 stars
Good (6, 821 reviews)
$52+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham York
2 stars
Good (6, 932 reviews)
$54+
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Renting a car in York

Renting a car in York costs $40 per day, on average, or $160 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 41% cheaper than airport locations in York.

Expect to pay $3.26 per gallon in York (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. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in York, while also 9% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in York costs $40 per day, on average, or $160 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 41% cheaper than airport locations in York.

Expect to pay $3.26 per gallon in York (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. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in York, while also 9% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in York

Supplier choice

5 Adults, 5 Bags

$29/day

Supplier choice

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$35/day

Compact
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