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.
Activities & attractions in Dayton
Museums
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
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″.
How to Get to Dayton
Plane
When flying to Dayton, you’ll arrive at Dayton (DAY), which is located 16 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Dayton include American Airlines, United Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Dayton departs from Tampa and takes around 4h 18m.
Car
Another option to get to Dayton is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 302 km from Dayton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Detroit.
Airlines serving Dayton
Where to stay in Dayton
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Extended Stay America Select Suites - Dayton - Miamisburg and Extended Stay America Suites - Dayton - North. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Dayton, with prices from $24 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 68% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Dayton
Most booked hotels in Dayton
Renting a car in Dayton
Renting a car in Dayton costs $57 per day, on average, or $171 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 25% cheaper than airport locations in Dayton.
Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Dayton is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Volkswagen Passat or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.