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 November
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dayton in November
Estimated hotel price
$104
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 Avianca, Copa Airlines and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to Dayton departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 13m.

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 Avianca, Copa Airlines and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to Dayton departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 13m.

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 (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,570 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,516 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,043 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,015 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,010 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,407 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,444 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,058 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,281 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (894 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,059 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dayton

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Suites Dayton-Wright Patterson and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Dayton South. 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 61% 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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Drury Inn & Suites Dayton North
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1164 reviews)
$116+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Dayton-Centerville
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 201 reviews)
$101+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dayton-Centerville By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 241 reviews)
$102+
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Courtyard by Marriott Dayton South
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 240 reviews)
$93+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Englewood Dayton Airport
2 stars
Good (7.9, 430 reviews)
$77+
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Hilton Garden Inn Dayton/Beavercreek
3 stars
Good (7.5, 408 reviews)
$102+
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Renting a car in Dayton

Renting a car in Dayton costs $55 per day, on average, or $165 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Dayton.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. 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 Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Dayton costs $55 per day, on average, or $165 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Dayton.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. 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 Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Dayton

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$38/day

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$41/day

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