Wilkes-Barre travel guide
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You're Going to Love Wilkes-Barre
With a population of 41,498, Wilkes-Barre is a must-see destination in Pennsylvania, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Wilkes-Barre deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Wilkes-Barre
If you’re looking for affordable options, Rustic Kitchen Bistro & Bar (1280 Highway 315) and Ruth's Chris Steak House - Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs (1280 Highway 315) are great picks.
When to visit Wilkes-Barre
How to Get to Wilkes-Barre
Plane
When flying to Wilkes-Barre, you’ll arrive at Wilkes-Barre Scranton (AVP), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Wilkes-Barre include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Wilkes-Barre departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 50m.
Car
Another option to get to Wilkes-Barre is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 104 miles from Wilkes-Barre. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Wilkes-Barre using Bus or American Airlines. From New York, the bus ride to Wilkes-Barre takes 135 miles and will cost you around $65. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $868 for a journey of 140 miles. Wilkes-Barre’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Wilkes-Barre
Where to stay in Wilkes-Barre
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and Motel 6 Wilkes-Barre Arena.
Where to stay in popular areas of Wilkes-Barre
Most booked hotels in Wilkes-Barre
Renting a car in Wilkes-Barre
Renting a car in Wilkes-Barre costs $77 per day, on average, or $155 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Wilkes-Barre.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Wilkes-Barre (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 Wilkes-Barre is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Dodge Avenger or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Wilkes-Barre
Premium
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$68/day
Pickup truck
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$93/day