Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
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 141,527, Dayton is a must-see destination in Ohio, 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 Dayton has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Dayton

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Chop House - Dayton (7727 Washngton Village Dr) and The Foundry (124 Madison St) are great picks.

When to visit Dayton

Dayton in December
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dayton in December
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.7″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Dayton, with an average rainfall of 2.2″.

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How to Get to Dayton

Plane

When flying to Dayton, you’ll arrive at Dayton (DAY), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Dayton include American Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Dayton departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 11m.

Car

Another option to get to Dayton is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 188 miles from Dayton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Detroit.

Plane

When flying to Dayton, you’ll arrive at Dayton (DAY), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Dayton include American Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Dayton departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 11m.

Car

Another option to get to Dayton is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 188 miles from Dayton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Detroit.

Airports near Dayton

CVGCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
DAYDayton
CMHColumbus

Airlines serving Dayton

KLM
Good (1,429 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,640 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,017 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,602 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,107 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,055 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,100 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,509 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,550 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,102 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,617 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,496 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (916 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,092 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (284 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dayton

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Dayton South and Inn Port D'Vino. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Dayton, with prices from $48 to $980 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Dayton are about 73% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Dayton by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Dayton

Most booked hotels in Dayton

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Dayton-Centerville
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 205 reviews)
$106+
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Drury Inn & Suites Dayton North
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1185 reviews)
$103+
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Marriott at the University of Dayton
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 368 reviews)
$130+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Dayton Vandalia
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 237 reviews)
$108+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Dayton South/Miamisburg
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 526 reviews)
$97+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton South Dayton Miamisburg
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 257 reviews)
$100+
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Renting a car in Dayton

Renting a car in Dayton costs $53 per day, on average, or $158 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Dayton.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. The most frequently booked car type in Dayton is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Dayton costs $53 per day, on average, or $158 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Dayton.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. The most frequently booked car type in Dayton is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Dayton

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$32/day

Compact

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$33/day

Economy
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