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Where to stay
Renting a car

Defiance travel guide

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You're Going to Love Defiance

With a population of 16 494, Defiance is a must-see destination in Ohio, United States. Defiance deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Defiance

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sweetwater Chophouse (211 Carpenter Rd) and The Dark Horse Social Club (651 Clinton St) are great picks.

When to visit Defiance

Defiance in December
Estimated hotel price
$130
1 night at 3-star hotel
Defiance in December
Estimated hotel price
$130
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Defiance 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 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 3.7″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Defiance, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.

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How to Get to Defiance

Plane

Although Defiance doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toledo Express (TOL), which is located 57 km from Defiance. The shortest domestic flight to Defiance departs from Colorado Springs and takes around 24h 55m.

Train

Train is the only carrier operating train routes to Defiance.

Car

Another option to get to Defiance is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 280 km from Defiance. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Plane

Although Defiance doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toledo Express (TOL), which is located 57 km from Defiance. The shortest domestic flight to Defiance departs from Colorado Springs and takes around 24h 55m.

Train

Train is the only carrier operating train routes to Defiance.

Car

Another option to get to Defiance is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 280 km from Defiance. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Defiance

TOLToledo Express
FWAFort Wayne

Airlines serving Defiance

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,632 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,583 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,814 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,531 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,470 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Defiance

Most booked hotels in Defiance

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Defiance By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 119 reviews)
$119+
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Hampton Inn Defiance
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 181 reviews)
$132+
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Quality Inn Defiance
2 stars
Excellent (8, 176 reviews)
$108+
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Comfort Inn & Suites Napoleon
2 stars
Good (7.9, 188 reviews)
$98+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Defiance
2 stars
Good (7.5, 196 reviews)
$89+
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Holiday Inn Express Toledo West - Napoleon By IHG
2 stars
Good (7, 179 reviews)
$148+
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Renting a car in Defiance

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Defiance (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Defiance is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Defiance (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Defiance is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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