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 January
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
West Chester in January
Estimated hotel price
$129
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, Southwest, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to West Chester departs from Miami and takes around 2h 44m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving West Chester, followed by Acela. The train journey from West Chester to New York takes 0h 57m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $11 for a 2h 06m trip.

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 Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to West Chester, including OurBus, FlixBus and Bus. From New York, the bus ride to West Chester takes 145 km and will cost you around $33. From Scranton, the ticket costs about $499 for a journey of 225 km.

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, Southwest, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to West Chester departs from Miami and takes around 2h 44m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving West Chester, followed by Acela. The train journey from West Chester to New York takes 0h 57m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $11 for a 2h 06m trip.

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 Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to West Chester, including OurBus, FlixBus and Bus. From New York, the bus ride to West Chester takes 145 km and will cost you around $33. From Scranton, the ticket costs about $499 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near West Chester

ABEAllentown-Bethlehem
PHLPhiladelphia
BWIBaltimore/Washington

Airlines serving West Chester

KLM
Good (1,448 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,759 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,712 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,138 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,103 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,236 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,676 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,684 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,380 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,158 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,834 reviews)
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Where to stay in West Chester

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Chester By IHG and Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham West Chester.

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, 849 reviews)
$120+
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Desmond Hotel Malvern, a DoubleTree by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 168 reviews)
$140+
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Hotel Indigo West Chester - Downtown By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 28 reviews)
$222+
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The Hotel Warner
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 517 reviews)
$136+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Chester By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 542 reviews)
$116+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Philadelphia - Great Valley
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 345 reviews)
$112+
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Renting a car in West Chester

Renting a car in West Chester costs $37 per day, on average, or $110 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 46% cheaper than airport locations in West Chester.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48. The most frequently booked car type in West Chester is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica 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, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in West Chester costs $37 per day, on average, or $110 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 46% cheaper than airport locations in West Chester.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48. The most frequently booked car type in West Chester is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica 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, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in West Chester

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$27/day

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$30/day

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