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 4 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 package price
$79
2 travelers
Flight to Dayton
3 nights at hotel
Dayton in November
Estimated package price
$79
2 travelers
Flight to Dayton
3 nights at 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, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Dayton departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 18m.

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 American Rent-A-Car, 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, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Dayton departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 18m.

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 American Rent-A-Car, among others, in Detroit.

Airports near Dayton

CVGCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
DAYDayton
CMHColumbus

Airlines serving Dayton

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,786 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,291 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,253 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,134 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,422 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,714 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,206 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (12,041 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,166 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (198 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 $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 52% 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, 213 reviews)
$138+
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Drury Inn & Suites Dayton North
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1235 reviews)
$134+
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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Dayton Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 268 reviews)
$150+
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Marriott at the University of Dayton
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 370 reviews)
$162+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Dayton Vandalia
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 240 reviews)
$118+
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Hampton Inn Dayton/Huber Heights
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 313 reviews)
$120+
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Renting a car in Dayton

Renting a car in Dayton costs $50 per day, on average, or $201 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90. The most frequently booked car type in Dayton is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Dayton costs $50 per day, on average, or $201 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90. The most frequently booked car type in Dayton is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Dayton

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$40/day

Intermediate

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$42/day

Full-size
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