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

Dayton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dayton

With a population of 1,588, Dayton is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dayton has to offer.

When to visit Dayton

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dayton in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.2″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Dayton, with an average rainfall of 2.3″.

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How to Get to Dayton

Plane

When flying to Dayton, you’ll arrive at Staunton Shenandoah Valley (SHD), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Dayton departs from Orlando and takes around 5h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Dayton is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 108 miles from Dayton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Plane

When flying to Dayton, you’ll arrive at Staunton Shenandoah Valley (SHD), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Dayton departs from Orlando and takes around 5h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Dayton is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 108 miles from Dayton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Airports near Dayton

ROARoanoke
CHOCharlottesville Albemarle
IADWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Airlines serving Dayton

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,575 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,097 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,681 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,525 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,452 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,147 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dayton

Most booked hotels in Dayton

Hyatt Place Harrisonburg
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 554 reviews)
$98+
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Hotel Madison & Shenandoah Conference Ctr.
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1129 reviews)
$100+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harrisonburg, VA
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1281 reviews)
$67+
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Quality Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 910 reviews)
$71+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Harrisonburg
4 stars
Good (7.3, 570 reviews)
$100+
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Harrisonburg
2 stars
Good (6.5, 1062 reviews)
$54+
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Renting a car in Dayton

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Dayton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Dayton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.