Catonsville travel guide

Catonsville Tourism | Catonsville Guide

You're Going to Love Catonsville

With a population of 41’567, Catonsville is a must-see destination in Maryland, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Catonsville has to offer.

Where to Eat in Catonsville

If you’re looking for affordable options, State Fare (748 Frederick Rd) and Black Kettle (801 Frederick Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Catonsville

Catonsville in July
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Catonsville in July
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Catonsville

Plane

When flying to Catonsville, you’ll arrive at Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), which is located 12 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Catonsville departs from Miami and takes around 2h 36m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Catonsville, followed by Acela. The train journey from Catonsville to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 56m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Catonsville is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 286 km from Catonsville. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Catonsville, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Catonsville takes 274 km and will cost you around $10. From New York, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 435 km.

Plane

When flying to Catonsville, you’ll arrive at Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), which is located 12 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Catonsville departs from Miami and takes around 2h 36m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Catonsville, followed by Acela. The train journey from Catonsville to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 56m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Catonsville is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 286 km from Catonsville. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Catonsville, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Catonsville takes 274 km and will cost you around $10. From New York, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 435 km.

Airports near Catonsville

Airlines serving Catonsville

KLM
Good (847 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,966 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,964 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,167 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (519 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (728 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,584 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,359 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (186 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Catonsville

Most booked hotels in Catonsville

Live! Casino And Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 527 reviews)
$215+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Baltimore West - Catonsville
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 541 reviews)
$128+
Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1162 reviews)
$144+
Embassy Suites by Hilton Baltimore at BWI Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1426 reviews)
$150+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Baltimore Air
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1593 reviews)
$113+
Wingate by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
2 stars
Good (7.6, 4369 reviews)
$100+

Renting a car in Catonsville

Renting a car in Catonsville costs $60 per day, on average, or $179 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Catonsville.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Catonsville (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 Catonsville is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Catonsville costs $60 per day, on average, or $179 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Catonsville.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Catonsville (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 Catonsville is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.