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

Jenkintown travel guide

Jenkintown Tourism | Jenkintown Guide

You're Going to Love Jenkintown

With a population of 4,422, Jenkintown is a must-see destination in Pennsylvania, United States. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Jenkintown has to offer.

Where to Eat in Jenkintown

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bernie's (391 Highland Avenue) and Drake Tavern (304 York Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Jenkintown

Jenkintown in November
Estimated hotel price
$79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jenkintown in November
Estimated hotel price
$79
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Jenkintown

Plane

Although Jenkintown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Philadelphia Airport (PHL), which is located 16 miles from Jenkintown. Newark Liberty Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Aeromexico, Delta, Lufthansa and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Jenkintown departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Jenkintown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Jenkintown 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.

Car

Another option to get to Jenkintown is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 75 miles from Jenkintown. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Jenkintown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Philadelphia Airport (PHL), which is located 16 miles from Jenkintown. Newark Liberty Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Aeromexico, Delta, Lufthansa and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Jenkintown departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Jenkintown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Jenkintown 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.

Car

Another option to get to Jenkintown is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 75 miles from Jenkintown. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

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

Airports near Jenkintown

EWRNewark
ABEAllentown-Bethlehem
PHLPhiladelphia

Airlines serving Jenkintown

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 Jenkintown

Most booked hotels in Jenkintown

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ft. Washington - Philadelphia
2 stars
Excellent (9, 1292 reviews)
$121+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Philadelphia Horsham
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 605 reviews)
$108+
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Hampton Inn Philadelphia/Willow Grove
3 stars
Excellent (8, 575 reviews)
$107+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Philadelphia Willow Grove
3 stars
Good (7.6, 783 reviews)
$87+
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Comfort Inn Horsham - Philadelphia
2 stars
Good (7.2, 404 reviews)
$93+
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Best Western Fort Washington Inn
2 stars
Good (6, 844 reviews)
$94+
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Renting a car in Jenkintown

Renting a car in Jenkintown costs $71 per day, on average, or $428 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at Philadelphia.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Jenkintown (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. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Jenkintown, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Jenkintown costs $71 per day, on average, or $428 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at Philadelphia.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Jenkintown (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. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Jenkintown, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

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