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
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel
West Chester in February
Estimated hotel price
$112
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 20 miles from West Chester. Allentown-Bethlehem is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Southwest, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to West Chester departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 57m.

Car

Another option to get to West Chester is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 101 miles from West Chester. You’ll find branches of Turo 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 20 miles from West Chester. Allentown-Bethlehem is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Southwest, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to West Chester departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 57m.

Car

Another option to get to West Chester is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 101 miles from West Chester. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Airports near West Chester

ABEAllentown-Bethlehem
PHLPhiladelphia
BWIBaltimore/Washington

Airlines serving West Chester

Lufthansa
Good (8,227 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,570 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,198 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,059 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,533 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,644 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,722 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,147 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (948 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,969 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,208 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,559 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,529 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,466 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,428 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,591 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, 37 reviews)
$168+
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Desmond Hotel Malvern, a DoubleTree by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 159 reviews)
$136+
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Hotel Warner
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 549 reviews)
$112+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Chester By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 551 reviews)
$114+
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Hampton Inn Downingtown/Exton
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 544 reviews)
$98+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Chadds Ford
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 438 reviews)
$114+
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Renting a car in West Chester

Renting a car in West Chester costs $60 per day, on average, or $181 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in West Chester.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in West Chester, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in West Chester costs $60 per day, on average, or $181 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in West Chester.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in West Chester, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in West Chester

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$55/day

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