Plan your trip

An industrial facility by a river with storage tanks and a train track.

Find Oil City motels from $58

  • Bundle & Save

    Get more, spend less whenever you see Bundle & Save deals

  • OneKeyCash

    Earn OneKeyCash on all your eligible bookings

  • Upfront pricing

    We are not like the others - we include taxes and fees

    • Check prices for these dates

    Check prices for these dates, December 14 – 15, 2026

    View in a map

    Our top choices for Oil City motels

    1. Knights Inn Franklin, PA

    A neatly made bed with white linens and a purple pillow, a wooden headboard, a bedside lamp, and a chair with a round table.

    2. Spark by Hilton Clarion

    A modern lounge area with a round table, orange leather chairs, and a wooden bench.

    3. Motel 6 Barkeyville, PA

    A hotel lobby with a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a vending machine, and a reception desk.

    4. Motel 6 Clarion, PA

    A modern hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with a blue and white bedspread, a wooden nightstand with lamps, and a view of the city through a large window.

    Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

    View all properties

    Learn more about Oil City

    Explore the birthplace of the oil industry along the scenic Oil Creek State Park trails where Drake Well Museum brings petroleum history to life. Bike the winding Oil Heritage Trail and catch a show at the beautifully restored Venango Museum after browsing downtown's Victorian architecture.

    See all hotels in Oil City

    An industrial facility by a river with storage tanks and a train track.

    Top reviews in Oil City

    Spark by Hilton Clarion

    A modern lounge area with a round table, orange leather chairs, and a wooden bench.

    Motel 6 Barkeyville, PA

    A hotel lobby with a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a vending machine, and a reception desk.

    Motel 6 Clarion, PA

    A modern hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with a blue and white bedspread, a wooden nightstand with lamps, and a view of the city through a large window.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the nightly rate for a motel in Oil City?

    You can find a great deal from $58 on Oil City motels with Expedia. Typically, prices are higher during popular times – like weekends and holidays – while staying midweek is often cheaper. To find the best nightly rates on Oil City motels, try to be flexible with travel dates, and sort search results by price from low to high.

    Is it better to stay in a Oil City motel or hotel?

    Motels and Hotels have different perks. When you stay at a motel, you’re likely to find free parking and an outdoor pool. Staying overnight at a motel, can be handy when requiring easy road access. You’ll often have access to your room from outside, and directly from the parking lot. Hotels generally have room access from inside the building. Motels are also often less expensive than hotels. The word “motel” was coined in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California.

    Explore a world of travel with Expedia