Towson travel guide

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You're Going to Love Towson

With a population of 55 197, Towson is a must-see destination in Maryland, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Towson deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Towson

If you’re looking for affordable options, Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill - Towson (825 Dulaney Valley Road, Ste 1157) and Cafe Troia (31 Allegheny Avenue) are great picks.

When to visit Towson

Towson in July
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Towson in July
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Towson in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 24.8 °F, with an average temperature of 33.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 4.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Towson, with an average rainfall of 3.1″.

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How to Get to Towson

Plane

Although Towson doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Fort Meade Tipton (FME), which is located 37 km from Towson. The shortest domestic flight to Towson departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Towson, followed by Acela. The train journey from Towson to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 33m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Towson is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 269 km from Towson. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Towson, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Towson takes 282 km and will cost you around $12. From New York, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 443 km. Towson’s bus station is located 3.0 km from the city center.

Plane

Although Towson doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Fort Meade Tipton (FME), which is located 37 km from Towson. The shortest domestic flight to Towson departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Towson, followed by Acela. The train journey from Towson to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 33m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Towson is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 269 km from Towson. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Towson, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Towson takes 282 km and will cost you around $12. From New York, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 443 km. Towson’s bus station is located 3.0 km from the city center.

Airports near Towson

Airlines serving Towson

KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,435 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,593 reviews)
Air France
Good (971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,919 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,699 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (909 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,497 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (704 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (487 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,615 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (180 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Towson

Most booked hotels in Towson

Baltimore Marriott Waterfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 934 reviews)
$257+
Staybridge Suites Baltimore - Inner Harbor
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2218 reviews)
$155+
Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1565 reviews)
$203+
The Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1716 reviews)
$217+
Holiday Inn Express Towson Baltimore N
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1231 reviews)
$121+
Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1375 reviews)
$189+

Renting a car in Towson

Renting a car in Towson costs $49 per day, on average, or $97 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 32% cheaper than airport locations in Towson.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Towson (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Towson, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Towson costs $49 per day, on average, or $97 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 32% cheaper than airport locations in Towson.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Towson (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Towson, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.