Strasbourg travel guide
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You're Going to Love Strasbourg
With a population of 274.845, Strasbourg is a must-see destination in Grand Est, France. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Strasbourg has to offer.
When to visit Strasbourg
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Strasbourg in July, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 24 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -1 °C, with an average temperature of 1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Strasbourg, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.
How to Get to Strasbourg
Plane
When flying to Strasbourg, you’ll arrive at Strasbourg Entzheim (SXB), which is located 10 km from the city centre.
Train
SNCF is the only carrier operating train routes to Strasbourg. The train journey from Strasbourg to Mulhouse takes 1h 12m and costs around $43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 47m trip. Located 1.9 km from the city centre, Strasbourg is the busiest station in Strasbourg. Another popular train station is Strasbourg Krimmeri-Meinau, located 1.0 km from the centre.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Strasbourg, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Lufthansa. From Mulhouse, the bus ride to Strasbourg takes 161 km and will cost you around $13. From Luxembourg, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 266 km. The most popular bus station is Strasbourg Boulevard de Metz, located 1.8 km from the city centre of Strasbourg. Strasbourg Gare Routière is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Strasbourg
Where to stay in Strasbourg
From 5-star hotels such as the Maison Rouge Strasbourg Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection to great affordable options like the Hotel Graffalgar, Strasbourg offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $196 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $283 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ciarus and Ibis Budget Strasbourg Centre Gare. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Strasbourg, with prices from $71 to $457 per night. Petite-France is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Strasbourg are about 2% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Gare - In Strasbourg’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Best Western Plus Monopole Metropole, Ibis Styles Strasbourg Centre Gare and Hotel Arok.
Where to stay in popular areas of Strasbourg
Most booked hotels in Strasbourg
Hiring a car in Strasbourg
Hiring a car in Strasbourg costs $98 per day, on average, or $295 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
Expect to pay $3.39 per litre in Strasbourg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $40.67 and $54.22. The most frequently booked car type in Strasbourg is Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.