Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Downingtown travel guide

Downingtown Tourism | Downingtown Guide

You're Going to Love Downingtown

With a population of 7,891, Downingtown is a must-see destination in Pennsylvania, 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 Downingtown has to offer.

Where to Eat in Downingtown

If you’re looking for affordable options, Amani's BYOB (105 E Lancaster Ave) and Noble Goat (200 River Station Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Downingtown

Downingtown in August
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Downingtown in August
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Downingtown

Plane

Although Downingtown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Philadelphia Airport (PHL), which is located 26 miles from Downingtown. Allentown-Bethlehem is the most popular, with regular flights from Allegiant Air, Emirates, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Downingtown departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Downingtown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Downingtown to Baltimore takes 1h 09m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $20 for a 1h 17m trip. The train station in Downingtown is called Downingtown, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Downingtown is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 104 miles from Downingtown. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Downingtown, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Allentown, the bus ride to Downingtown takes 85 miles and will cost you around $46. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

Although Downingtown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Philadelphia Airport (PHL), which is located 26 miles from Downingtown. Allentown-Bethlehem is the most popular, with regular flights from Allegiant Air, Emirates, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Downingtown departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Downingtown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Downingtown to Baltimore takes 1h 09m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $20 for a 1h 17m trip. The train station in Downingtown is called Downingtown, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Downingtown is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 104 miles from Downingtown. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Downingtown, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Allentown, the bus ride to Downingtown takes 85 miles and will cost you around $46. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Downingtown

ABEAllentown-Bethlehem
PHLPhiladelphia
BWIBaltimore/Washington

Airlines serving Downingtown

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Downingtown

Most booked hotels in Downingtown

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Hampton Inn Downingtown/Exton
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 498 reviews)
$99+
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The Buck School Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 71 reviews)
$110+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Downingtown Exton Route 30
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 256 reviews)
$145+
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Holiday Inn Express Exton - Great Valley
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 511 reviews)
$92+
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Hotel Warner
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 473 reviews)
$145+
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Chester hotel and Conference Center
3 stars
Good (6.7, 575 reviews)
$82+
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Renting a car in Downingtown

Renting a car in Downingtown costs $75 per day, on average, or $225 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% more expensive than at Philadelphia.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Downingtown (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 Downingtown is Mini (Nissan Quest or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Downingtown costs $75 per day, on average, or $225 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% more expensive than at Philadelphia.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Downingtown (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 Downingtown is Mini (Nissan Quest or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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