Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Chesapeake Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Chesapeake Beach

With a population of 5,753, Chesapeake Beach is a must-see destination in Maryland, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Chesapeake Beach to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Chesapeake Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, Baia Coastal Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar (8323 Bayside Rd) and 1936 Bar & Grill (4165 Mears Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Chesapeake Beach

Chesapeake Beach in January
Estimated hotel price
$132
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chesapeake Beach in January
Estimated hotel price
$132
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Chesapeake Beach

Plane

Although Chesapeake Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Fort Meade Tipton (FME), which is located 49 km from Chesapeake Beach. The shortest domestic flight to Chesapeake Beach departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 33m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Chesapeake Beach, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Chesapeake Beach to Baltimore takes 0h 47m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 56m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Chesapeake Beach is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 317 km from Chesapeake Beach. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chesapeake Beach, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Chesapeake Beach takes 225 km and will cost you around $50. From New York, the ticket costs about $58 for a journey of 338 km.

Plane

Although Chesapeake Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Fort Meade Tipton (FME), which is located 49 km from Chesapeake Beach. The shortest domestic flight to Chesapeake Beach departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 33m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Chesapeake Beach, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Chesapeake Beach to Baltimore takes 0h 47m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 56m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Chesapeake Beach is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 317 km from Chesapeake Beach. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chesapeake Beach, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Chesapeake Beach takes 225 km and will cost you around $50. From New York, the ticket costs about $58 for a journey of 338 km.

Airports near Chesapeake Beach

SBYSalisbury-Ocean City
FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Chesapeake Beach

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,005 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,105 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,091 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,050 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,507 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,534 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,477 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,896 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,091 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,081 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Chesapeake Beach

Most booked hotels in Chesapeake Beach

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Rod 'n' Reel Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1046 reviews)
$111+
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Renting a car in Chesapeake Beach

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Chesapeake Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Chesapeake Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69.