Harrisburg travel guide
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You're Going to Love Harrisburg
With a population of 49,528, Harrisburg 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 8 days in order to fully appreciate everything Harrisburg has to offer.
Where to Eat in Harrisburg
If you’re looking for affordable options, Home 231 (231 North Street) and Rubicon (272 North St) are great picks.
When to visit Harrisburg
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Harrisburg in July, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -5 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 104 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Harrisburg, with an average rainfall of 69 mm.
How to Get to Harrisburg
Plane
When flying to Harrisburg, you’ll arrive at Harrisburg (MDT), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Harrisburg from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 40h 02m.
Train
The train station in Harrisburg is called Harrisburg, and is located 0.9 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Harrisburg is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 156 miles from Harrisburg. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in New York.
Bus
Harrisburg’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Harrisburg
Where to stay in Harrisburg
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Harrisburg - Hershey and Hampton Inn Harrisburg-East/Hershey.
Where to stay in popular areas of Harrisburg
Most booked hotels in Harrisburg
Hiring a car in Harrisburg
Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Harrisburg is the Hertz branch at 2 Terminal Drive, which is 9 miles from the city centre.
Expect to pay ₹ 87 per litre in Harrisburg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,041 and ₹ 1,387. The most frequently booked car type in Harrisburg is Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Chevrolet Trax or similar) is, on average, 12% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
Best car hire deals in Harrisburg
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
₹ 4,952/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
₹ 4,952/day