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

West Chester travel guide

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You're Going to Love West Chester

With a population of 18.461, West Chester 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 West Chester has to offer.

Where to Eat in West Chester

If you’re looking for affordable options, Pietro's Prime (125 West Market Street) and West Chester Seafood Kitchen (39 E Gay St) are great picks.

When to visit West Chester

West Chester in February
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel
West Chester in February
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to West Chester 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 23 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °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 West Chester, with an average rainfall of 3.3″.

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How to Get to West Chester

Plane

Although West Chester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Philadelphia Airport (PHL), which is located 33 km from West Chester. Allentown-Bethlehem is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to West Chester departs from Knoxville and takes around 1h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to West Chester is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 163 km from West Chester. You’ll find branches of Ace and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Plane

Although West Chester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Philadelphia Airport (PHL), which is located 33 km from West Chester. Allentown-Bethlehem is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to West Chester departs from Knoxville and takes around 1h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to West Chester is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 163 km from West Chester. You’ll find branches of Ace and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Airports near West Chester

ABEAllentown-Bethlehem
PHLPhiladelphia
MDTHarrisburg

Airlines serving West Chester

Lufthansa
Good (8,278 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,264 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,104 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,457 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,244 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,665 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,721 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,019 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,681 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,382 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,544 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (435 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,379 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,774 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,518 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,045 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of West Chester

Most booked hotels in West Chester

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Hotel Indigo West Chester - Downtown By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 43 reviews)
$175+
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Desmond Hotel Malvern, a DoubleTree by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 158 reviews)
$153+
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Hotel Warner
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 563 reviews)
$120+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Chester By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 553 reviews)
$114+
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Hampton Inn Philadelphia/Great Valley/Malvern
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 359 reviews)
$90+
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Spark by Hilton Exton
3 stars
Excellent (8, 659 reviews)
$81+
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Renting a car in West Chester

Renting a car in West Chester costs $61 per day, on average, or $183 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in West Chester.

Expect to pay $4.66 per gallon in West Chester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in West Chester is Compact (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in West Chester costs $61 per day, on average, or $183 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in West Chester.

Expect to pay $4.66 per gallon in West Chester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in West Chester is Compact (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in West Chester

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$46/day

Intermediate

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$48/day

Compact SUV
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