Blacksburg travel guide
Blacksburg Tourism | Blacksburg Guide
You're Going to Love Blacksburg
With a population of 42,620, Blacksburg is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Blacksburg deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Blacksburg
If you’re looking for affordable options, Lefty's Main Street Grille (1410 Main St.) and Zeppoli's Restaurant (810 University City Blvd.) are great picks.
When to visit Blacksburg
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Blacksburg in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °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 May, when precipitation is around 4″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Blacksburg, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.
How to Get to Blacksburg
Plane
Although Blacksburg doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Roanoke (ROA), which is located 25 miles from Blacksburg. Greensboro/H. Point is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, WestJet, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Blacksburg departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 08m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Blacksburg. The train journey from Blacksburg to Alexandria takes 4h 38m and costs around $23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $45 for a 6h 01m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Blacksburg is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 140 miles from Blacksburg. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Blacksburg using Megabus or FlixBus. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Blacksburg takes 310 miles and will cost you around $98. From Newark, the ticket costs about $61 for a journey of 700 miles. Blacksburg’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Blacksburg
Where to stay in Blacksburg
Average rates range from around $232 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,436 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn Blacksburg University Area and Red Carpet Inn - Blacksburg.
Where to stay in popular areas of Blacksburg
Most booked hotels in Blacksburg
Renting a car in Blacksburg
Renting a car in Blacksburg costs $75 per day, on average, or $149 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Roanoke.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Blacksburg (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 Blacksburg is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.