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.

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

Harrisburg in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 131
1 night at 3-star hotel
Harrisburg in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 131
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Harrisburg

Plane

When flying to Harrisburg, you’ll arrive at Harrisburg (MDT), which is located 14 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Harrisburg is called Harrisburg, and is located 1.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Harrisburg is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 251 km from Harrisburg. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in New York.

Bus

Harrisburg’s bus station is located 5 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Harrisburg, you’ll arrive at Harrisburg (MDT), which is located 14 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Harrisburg is called Harrisburg, and is located 1.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Harrisburg is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 251 km from Harrisburg. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in New York.

Bus

Harrisburg’s bus station is located 5 km from the city centre.

Airlines serving Harrisburg

Lufthansa
Good (4,612 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,454 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,285 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (830 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,517 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (708 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (487 reviews)
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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

Hampton Inn by Hilton Harrisburg West
2 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 196+
Best Western Premier The Central Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 187+
Country Inn & Suites Harrisburg@ Union Deposit Rd.
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 134+
Baymont by Wyndham Harrisburg
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 93+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisburg West
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 128+
Wingate by Wyndham Mechanicsburg
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 99+

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 14 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay S$ 1.41 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 S$ 16.84 and S$ 22.46. The most frequently booked car type in Harrisburg is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium car hire (Chevrolet Impala or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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 14 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay S$ 1.41 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 S$ 16.84 and S$ 22.46. The most frequently booked car type in Harrisburg is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium car hire (Chevrolet Impala or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.