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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Pottstown travel guide

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You're Going to Love Pottstown

With a population of 22,377, Pottstown 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Pottstown has to offer.

Where to Eat in Pottstown

If you’re looking for affordable options, Cutillo's Restaurant (2688 E High St) and Gatsby's (50 Sunnybrook Road) are great picks.

When to visit Pottstown

Pottstown in September
Estimated hotel price
$75
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pottstown in September
Estimated hotel price
$75
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Pottstown in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.7″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Pottstown, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.

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How to Get to Pottstown

Plane

Although Pottstown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Allentown-Bethlehem (ABE), which is located 30 miles from Pottstown. 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 Pottstown departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Pottstown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Pottstown 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 Pottstown is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 94 miles from Pottstown. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Pottstown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Allentown-Bethlehem (ABE), which is located 30 miles from Pottstown. 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 Pottstown departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Pottstown, followed by Acela. The train journey from Pottstown 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 Pottstown is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 94 miles from Pottstown. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

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

Airports near Pottstown

EWRNewark
ABEAllentown-Bethlehem
PHLPhiladelphia

Airlines serving Pottstown

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 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 (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
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Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
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Where to stay in popular areas of Pottstown

Most booked hotels in Pottstown

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Pottstown Limerick
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 184 reviews)
$157+
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Motel 6 Pottstown PA
2 stars
Good (6.2, 182 reviews)
$68+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Pottstown
2 stars
Okay (5.6, 260 reviews)
$66+
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Econo Lodge Douglassville-Pottstown
2 stars
Okay (5.3, 220 reviews)
$84+
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Americas Best Value Inn Pottstown
2 stars
Okay (4.1, 148 reviews)
$74+
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Renting a car in Pottstown

Renting a car in Pottstown costs $41 per day, on average, or $164 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 47% cheaper than airport locations in Pottstown.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Pottstown (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. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Pottstown, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Pottstown costs $41 per day, on average, or $164 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 47% cheaper than airport locations in Pottstown.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Pottstown (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. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Pottstown, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

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