Emporia travel guide
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You're Going to Love Emporia
With a population of 5,927, Emporia is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Emporia to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Emporia
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Emporia in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 5.2″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Emporia, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.
How to Get to Emporia
Plane
Although Emporia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Richmond Byrd Airport (RIC), which is located 58 miles from Emporia. Raleigh-Durham Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, Frontier, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Emporia departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 59m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Emporia, followed by Acela. The train journey from Emporia to Alexandria takes 1h 51m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norfolk, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 02m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Emporia is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 156 miles from Emporia. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Emporia, including Megabus, CoachRun and FlixBus. From Coral Hills, the bus ride to Emporia takes 90 miles and will cost you around $40. From Coral Hills, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 90 miles.
Airlines serving Emporia
Where to stay in Emporia
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Emporia and Knights Inn Emporia.
Where to stay in popular areas of Emporia
Most booked hotels in Emporia
Renting a car in Emporia
Renting a car in Emporia costs $52 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 28% cheaper than airport locations in Emporia.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Emporia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.