Erie travel guide
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You're Going to Love Erie
With a population of 101,786, Erie is a must-see destination in Pennsylvania, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Erie to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Erie
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bob’s Steakhouse (1101 Peninsula Dr) and Pineapple Eddie Southern Bistro (1402 W 10th St) are great picks.
When to visit Erie
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Erie in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °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 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 4.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Erie, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.
How to Get to Erie
Plane
When flying to Erie, you’ll arrive at Erie (ERI), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Erie departs from New York and takes around 4h 18m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Erie. The train journey from Erie to Chicago takes 8h 48m and costs around $98 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $61 for a 10h 30m trip. The train station in Erie is called Erie, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Erie is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 152 miles from Erie. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.
Bus
Erie’s bus station is located 0.6 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Erie
Where to stay in Erie
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Erie and TownePlace Suites by Marriott Erie.
Where to stay in popular areas of Erie
Most booked hotels in Erie
Renting a car in Erie
Renting a car in Erie costs $77 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Erie.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Erie (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 Erie is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (GMC Terrain or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.