Shepherdstown travel guide

Shepherdstown Tourism | Shepherdstown Guide

You're Going to Love Shepherdstown

With a population of 2,079, Shepherdstown is a must-see destination in West Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Shepherdstown has to offer.

Where to Eat in Shepherdstown

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bistro 112 (112 W German Street) and Lilah Restaurant (115 E German St) are great picks.

When to visit Shepherdstown

Shepherdstown in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 128
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shepherdstown in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 128
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Shepherdstown in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -6 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 107 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Shepherdstown, with an average rainfall of 66 mm.

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How to Get to Shepherdstown

Plane

Although Shepherdstown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hagerstown Regional (HGR), which is located 32 km from Shepherdstown. The shortest flight to Shepherdstown from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 27m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Shepherdstown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Shepherdstown to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around C$ 5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about C$ 10 for a 1h 56m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Shepherdstown is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 88 km from Shepherdstown. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shepherdstown, including Megabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Shepherdstown takes 282 km and will cost you around C$ 16. From New York, the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 418 km.

Plane

Although Shepherdstown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hagerstown Regional (HGR), which is located 32 km from Shepherdstown. The shortest flight to Shepherdstown from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 27m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Shepherdstown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Shepherdstown to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around C$ 5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about C$ 10 for a 1h 56m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Shepherdstown is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 88 km from Shepherdstown. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shepherdstown, including Megabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Shepherdstown takes 282 km and will cost you around C$ 16. From New York, the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 418 km.

Airports near Shepherdstown

Airlines serving Shepherdstown

KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,617 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,582 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,464 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,863 reviews)
Finnair
Good (871 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,176 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,653 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (717 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (502 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,607 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (184 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,352 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Shepherdstown

Most booked hotels in Shepherdstown

Holiday Inn Martinsburg
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 170+
Hilton Garden Inn Martinsburg
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 199+
Comfort Inn Aikens Center
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 165+
Hampton Inn Martinsburg
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
C$ 155+
Bavarian Inn
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
C$ 328+
Quality Suites
2 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
C$ 102+

Renting a car in Shepherdstown

Expect to pay C$ 1.42 per litre in Shepherdstown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.00 and C$ 22.66.

Expect to pay C$ 1.42 per litre in Shepherdstown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.00 and C$ 22.66.