Pittsburgh travel guide
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You're Going to Love Pittsburgh
With a population of 305,704, Pittsburgh is a must-see destination in Pennsylvania, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Pittsburgh has to offer.
Where to Eat in Pittsburgh
Downtown is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Pittsburgh. These include popular favourites such as Cafe Momentum - Pittsburgh (268 Forbes Ave), Eddie V's - Pittsburgh (501 Grant St) and The Capital Grille - Pittsburgh (301 5th Ave). If you’re looking for affordable options, Lidia's Pittsburgh (1400 Smallman Street) and Ditka's Pittsburgh (1 Robinson Plaza) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Gi-Jin (208 6th St) and Alchemy Bar + Kitchen (5 Market Square) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Pittsburgh.
When to visit Pittsburgh
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Pittsburgh in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -5 °C, with an average temperature of -2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 109 mm. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Pittsburgh, with an average rainfall of 58 mm.
How to Get to Pittsburgh
Plane
When flying to Pittsburgh, you’ll arrive at Pittsburgh Airport (PIT), which is located 22 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Pittsburgh from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 29h 19m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Pittsburgh. The train journey from Pittsburgh to Harrisburg takes 5h 29m and costs around S$ 58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lancaster, expect to pay about S$ 63 for a 6h 13m trip. The train station in Pittsburgh is called Pittsburgh, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Pittsburgh is to pick up a car hire from Washington, D.C., which is about 305 km from Pittsburgh. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pittsburgh, including Megabus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From State College, the bus ride to Pittsburgh takes 266 km and will cost you around S$ 46. From New York, the ticket costs about S$ 65 for a journey of 748 km. The most popular bus station is Pittsburgh Forbes Rd, located 5 km from the city centre of Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh S Bouquet St is also a commonly used station, and is 3 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Pittsburgh
Where to stay in Pittsburgh
Average rates range from around S$ 254 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 159 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Pittsburgh North/McCandless Crossing and Red Roof Inn Pittsburgh - Mcknight Rd. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Pittsburgh, with prices from S$ 57 to S$ 636 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Pittsburgh are about 18% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
North Shore - In Pittsburgh’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hyatt Place Pittsburgh North Shore, Residence Inn by Marriott Pittsburgh North Shore and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pittsburgh North Shore.
Where to stay in popular areas of Pittsburgh
Most booked hotels in Pittsburgh
Hiring a car in Pittsburgh
Sixt, Alamo and Payless are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Pittsburgh is the Dollar branch at 1000 Airport Blvd, which is 23 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay S$ 1.41 per litre in Pittsburgh (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 16.85 and S$ 22.46. The most frequently booked car type in Pittsburgh is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
Best car hire deals in Pittsburgh
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
S$ 98/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
S$ 100/day