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 January
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dayton in January
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 16 km 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 14m.

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 Dollar and Turo, among others, in Detroit.

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 Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Dayton departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 14m.

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 Dollar and Turo, among others, in Detroit.

Airports near Dayton

CVGCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
DAYDayton
CMHColumbus

Airlines serving Dayton

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,736 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,690 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,086 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,197 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,094 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,190 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,719 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,524 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,644 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,660 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,140 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,353 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,768 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,123 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (290 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 $42 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 60% 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, 211 reviews)
$119+
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Drury Inn & Suites Dayton North
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1202 reviews)
$116+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Dayton South/Miamisburg
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 528 reviews)
$102+
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Hampton Inn Dayton/Huber Heights
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 313 reviews)
$104+
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Comfort Suites Dayton-Wright Patterson
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 676 reviews)
$84+
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Courtyard by Marriott Dayton South
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 241 reviews)
$98+
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Renting a car in Dayton

Renting a car in Dayton costs $53 per day, on average, or $159 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Dayton.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. The most frequently booked car type in Dayton is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Dodge Journey or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Dayton costs $53 per day, on average, or $159 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Dayton.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. The most frequently booked car type in Dayton is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Dodge Journey or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Dayton

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$39/day

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5 Adults, 2 Bags

$43/day

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