Terre Haute travel guide
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You're Going to Love Terre Haute
With a population of 60,785, Terre Haute is a must-see destination in Indiana, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Terre Haute to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Terre Haute
Where to Eat in Terre Haute
If you’re looking for affordable options, Stables Steakhouse (939 Poplar Street) and Rockwood Bar & Grill (4500 E Margaret Dr) are great picks.
When to visit Terre Haute
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Terre Haute in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.6″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Terre Haute, with an average rainfall of 2.3″.
How to Get to Terre Haute
Plane
Although Terre Haute doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Champaign University-Willard (CMI), which is located 61 miles from Terre Haute. Evansville Dress Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Aeromexico, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Terre Haute departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 42m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Terre Haute. The train journey from Terre Haute to Cincinnati takes 3h 34m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $108 for a 17h 56m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Terre Haute is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 167 miles from Terre Haute. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Terre Haute, including Tornado Bus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Louisville, the bus ride to Terre Haute takes 120 miles and will cost you around $42. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $250 for a journey of 170 miles.
Airlines serving Terre Haute
Where to stay in Terre Haute
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Red Carpet Inn Terre Haute and Sleep Inn Terre Haute University Area.
Where to stay in popular areas of Terre Haute
Most booked hotels in Terre Haute
Renting a car in Terre Haute
Renting a car in Terre Haute costs $67 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Terre Haute.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Terre Haute (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. The most frequently booked car type in Terre Haute is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Chevrolet Colorado or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.