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. West Chester deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in West Chester
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
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 Allegiant Air, Aeromexico, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to West Chester departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 29m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving West Chester, followed by Acela. The train journey from West Chester to Newark takes 0h 33m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lancaster, expect to pay about $19 for a 0h 57m 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 Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to West Chester, including Megabus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Greyhound. From Allentown, the bus ride to West Chester takes 85 miles and will cost you around $40. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 120 miles.
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 $72 per day, on average, or $143 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in West Chester.
Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in West Chester is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in West Chester
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$34/day
Full-size
5 Adults, 2 Bags
$39/day