With a population of 29,660, Morgantown is a must-see destination in West Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Morgantown deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, 48Donley (48 Donley St Ste 100) and The Tea Shoppe (709 Beechurst Ave) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Morgantown in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °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 33.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Morgantown, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.
When flying to Morgantown, you’ll arrive at Morgantown (MGW), which is located 4 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Morgantown departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 11h 12m.
The train station in Morgantown is called Morgantown Mountaineer Station - 1112 Van Voorhis Rd, and is located 2.8 km from the city center.
Another option to get to Morgantown is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 264 km from Morgantown. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Morgantown’s bus station is located 1.8 km from the city center.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Morgantown / University Town Centre and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Morgantown.
Renting a car in Morgantown costs $77 per day, on average, or $154 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Morgantown.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Morgantown (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 Morgantown is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury rental cars (Volvo XC90 or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.