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When to visit
How to get there
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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, Limoncello - West Chester (9 North Walnut Street) and Avalon Restaurant - West Chester (116 E Gay St) are great picks.

When to visit West Chester

West Chester in August
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel
West Chester in August
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 20 miles from West Chester. Allentown-Bethlehem is the most popular, with regular flights from Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to West Chester departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 57m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to West Chester. The train journey from West Chester to Newark takes 1h 04m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $6 for a 1h 09m trip.

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 Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to West Chester, including Bus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From New York, the bus ride to West Chester takes 90 miles and will cost you around $32. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 220 miles.

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 Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to West Chester departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 57m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to West Chester. The train journey from West Chester to Newark takes 1h 04m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $6 for a 1h 09m trip.

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 Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to West Chester, including Bus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From New York, the bus ride to West Chester takes 90 miles and will cost you around $32. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near West Chester

ABEAllentown-Bethlehem
PHLPhiladelphia
BWIBaltimore/Washington

Airlines serving West Chester

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,952 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,588 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,692 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,366 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,914 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of West Chester

Most booked hotels in West Chester

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Best Western Plus Concordville Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 775 reviews)
$131+
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Desmond Hotel Malvern, a DoubleTree by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 159 reviews)
$179+
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Hampton Inn Downingtown/Exton
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 509 reviews)
$120+
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Holiday Inn Express Exton - Great Valley
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 516 reviews)
$100+
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites West Chester, An IHG Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 511 reviews)
$135+
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Hotel Warner
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 483 reviews)
$119+
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Renting a car in West Chester

Renting a car in West Chester costs $69 per day, on average, or $206 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in West Chester.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in West Chester, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in West Chester costs $69 per day, on average, or $206 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in West Chester.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in West Chester, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in West Chester

Standard SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$60/day

Standard SUV
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