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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 26 km 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 Nashville and takes around 1h 41m.

Car

Another option to get to York is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 248 km from York. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

York’s bus station is located 0.5 km from the city center.

Plane

Although York doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Harrisburg (MDT), which is located 26 km 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 Nashville and takes around 1h 41m.

Car

Another option to get to York is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 248 km from York. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

York’s bus station is located 0.5 km from the city center.

Airports near York

PHLPhiladelphia
MDTHarrisburg

Airlines serving York

KLM
Good (1,472 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,797 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,288 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,258 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,898 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,137 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,546 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,431 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,543 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,716 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,811 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (391 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,167 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,212 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, 119 reviews)
$97+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham York
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 815 reviews)
$58+
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Wyndham Garden York
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1077 reviews)
$76+
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Wingate by Wyndham York
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1208 reviews)
$58+
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Bear House Bed and Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (10, 2 reviews)
$170+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham York
2 stars
Good (6, 944 reviews)
$56+
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Renting a car in York

Renting a car in York costs $51 per day, on average, or $206 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 20% cheaper than airport locations in York.

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in York, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in York costs $51 per day, on average, or $206 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 20% cheaper than airport locations in York.

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in York, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in York

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$33/day

Compact

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$34/day

Intermediate
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