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.
Activities & attractions in West Chester
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
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″.
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, 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 101 miles from West Chester. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.
Airlines serving West Chester
Where to stay in popular areas of West Chester
Most booked hotels in West Chester
Renting a car in West Chester
Renting a car in West Chester costs $71 per day, on average, or $214 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Philadelphia.
Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. Compact (Nissan Versa 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
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$42/day
Compact SUV
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$46/day