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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, British Airways, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to West Chester departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 40m.

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 55m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $6 for a 1h 15m 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 Greyhound, FlixBus and OurBus. From New York, the bus ride to West Chester takes 21 miles and will cost you around $39. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 165 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 American Airlines, British Airways, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to West Chester departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 40m.

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 55m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $6 for a 1h 15m 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 Greyhound, FlixBus and OurBus. From New York, the bus ride to West Chester takes 21 miles and will cost you around $39. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near West Chester

ABEAllentown-Bethlehem
PHLPhiladelphia
MDTHarrisburg

Airlines serving West Chester

Lufthansa
Good (7,940 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,505 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,906 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,325 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,437 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,925 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,191 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,578 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (906 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,635 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,754 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,955 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,217 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,289 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,951 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 (9.2, 862 reviews)
$132+
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Hotel Indigo West Chester - Downtown By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 32 reviews)
$221+
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The Hotel Warner
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 532 reviews)
$129+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Downingtown Exton Route 30
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 282 reviews)
$136+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Chester By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 549 reviews)
$131+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Philadelphia - Great Valley
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 349 reviews)
$122+
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Renting a car in West Chester

Renting a car in West Chester costs $60 per day, on average, or $180 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 2% cheaper than airport locations in West Chester.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. 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, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in West Chester costs $60 per day, on average, or $180 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 2% cheaper than airport locations in West Chester.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. 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, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in West Chester

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$37/day

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Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$40/day

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