Jim Thorpe travel guide

Jim Thorpe Tourism | Jim Thorpe Guide

You're Going to Love Jim Thorpe

With a population of 4,781, Jim Thorpe 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 Jim Thorpe to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Jim Thorpe

If you’re looking for affordable options, Encore (66 Broadway) and Broadway Grille & Pub (24 Broadway) are great picks.

When to visit Jim Thorpe

Jim Thorpe in October
Estimated hotel price
$138
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jim Thorpe in October
Estimated hotel price
$138
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Jim Thorpe

Plane

Although Jim Thorpe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Allentown-Bethlehem (ABE), which is located 22 miles from Jim Thorpe. The shortest domestic flight to Jim Thorpe departs from Melbourne and takes around 2h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Jim Thorpe is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 92 miles from Jim Thorpe. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Jim Thorpe using American Airlines or United Airlines. From Newark, the bus ride to Jim Thorpe takes 90 miles and will cost you around $470. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $868 for a journey of 100 miles.

Plane

Although Jim Thorpe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Allentown-Bethlehem (ABE), which is located 22 miles from Jim Thorpe. The shortest domestic flight to Jim Thorpe departs from Melbourne and takes around 2h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Jim Thorpe is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 92 miles from Jim Thorpe. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Jim Thorpe using American Airlines or United Airlines. From Newark, the bus ride to Jim Thorpe takes 90 miles and will cost you around $470. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $868 for a journey of 100 miles.

Airports near Jim Thorpe

Airlines serving Jim Thorpe

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,010 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (838 reviews)
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Where to stay in Jim Thorpe

Average rates range from around $301 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $191 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Jim Thorpe

Most booked hotels in Jim Thorpe

Hampton Inn Lehighton - Jim Thorpe
2 stars
Excellent (9, 484 reviews)
$162+
Inn at Jim Thorpe
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 311 reviews)
$162+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Lehighton,PA
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 795 reviews)
$134+
Macaluso's at The Lantern Lodge
2 stars
Good (7.5, 1118 reviews)
$109+
Mahoning Inn
2 stars
Good (7.2, 251 reviews)
$90+
Mountain View Suites
2 stars
Good (7.1, 277 reviews)
$147+

Renting a car in Jim Thorpe

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Jim Thorpe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Jim Thorpe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.