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Catonsville travel guide

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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 4 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 January
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Catonsville in January
Estimated hotel price
$99
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 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Catonsville departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Catonsville, followed by Acela. The train journey from Catonsville to Baltimore takes 0h 37m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Catonsville is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 178 miles from Catonsville. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Catonsville, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Catonsville takes 170 miles and will cost you around $29. From New York, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 195 miles.

Plane

When flying to Catonsville, you’ll arrive at Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Catonsville departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Catonsville, followed by Acela. The train journey from Catonsville to Baltimore takes 0h 37m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Catonsville is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 178 miles from Catonsville. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Catonsville, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Catonsville takes 170 miles and will cost you around $29. From New York, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 195 miles.

Airports near Catonsville

FDKFrederick
FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Catonsville

KLM
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British Airways
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Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
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Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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LOT
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Finnair
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Alaska Airlines
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Etihad Airways
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ITA Airways
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Singapore Airlines
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Cathay Pacific
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JetBlue
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Malaysia Airlines
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Where to stay in popular areas of Catonsville

Most booked hotels in Catonsville

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Live! Casino And Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 527 reviews)
$238+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Baltimore West - Catonsville
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 771 reviews)
$139+
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Wingate by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
2 stars
Good (7.9, 1780 reviews)
$101+
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DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel Baltimore - BWI Airport
4 stars
Good (7.8, 983 reviews)
$113+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Baltimore Air
3 stars
Good (7.7, 1818 reviews)
$101+
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Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport
4 stars
Good (7.7, 929 reviews)
$147+
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Renting a car in Catonsville

Renting a car in Catonsville costs $60 per day, on average, or $239 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Catonsville.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Catonsville is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Catonsville costs $60 per day, on average, or $239 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Catonsville.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Catonsville is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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