Pittsburgh travel guide
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You're Going to Love Pittsburgh
With a population of 305,704, Pittsburgh is a must-see destination in Pennsylvania, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Pittsburgh to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Pittsburgh
Downtown is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Pittsburgh. These include popular favourites such as Gi-Jin (208 6th St), Eddie V's - Pittsburgh (501 Grant St) and The Capital Grille - Pittsburgh (301 5th Ave). If you’re looking for affordable options, Lidia's Pittsburgh (1400 Smallman Street) and Ditka's Pittsburgh (1 Robinson Plaza) are great picks. For delicious green meals, La Palapa (2224 E Carson St) and Fish nor Fowl (5523 Penn Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Pittsburgh.
When to visit Pittsburgh
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Pittsburgh in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -5 °C, with an average temperature of -2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 109 mm. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Pittsburgh, with an average rainfall of 58 mm.
How to Get to Pittsburgh
Plane
When flying to Pittsburgh, you’ll arrive at Pittsburgh Airport (PIT), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Pittsburgh from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h 57m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Pittsburgh. The train journey from Pittsburgh to Cleveland takes 3h 11m and costs around $77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $96 for a 7h 23m trip. The train station in Pittsburgh is called Pittsburgh, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Pittsburgh is to pick up a car hire from Cleveland, which is about 115 miles from Pittsburgh. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Cleveland.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pittsburgh, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From New York, the bus ride to Pittsburgh takes 445 miles and will cost you around $154. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $96 for a journey of 705 miles. The most popular bus station is Pittsburgh S Bouquet St, located 2 miles from the city centre of Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh Bus is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Pittsburgh
Where to stay in Pittsburgh
Average rates range from around $285 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $188 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Pittsburgh North/McCandless Crossing and Red Roof Inn Pittsburgh - Mcknight Rd. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Pittsburgh, with prices from $67 to $884 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Pittsburgh are about 11% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
North Shore - Hyatt Place Pittsburgh North Shore, Residence Inn by Marriott Pittsburgh North Shore and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pittsburgh North Shore have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in North Shore will cost you about $192 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Pittsburgh
Most booked hotels in Pittsburgh
Hiring a car in Pittsburgh
Sixt, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Pittsburgh is the Sixt branch at 1000 Airport Blvd, which is 14 miles from the city centre.
Expect to pay $1.51 per litre in Pittsburgh (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.09 and $24.12. The most frequently booked car type in Pittsburgh is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.