Dayton travel guide
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You're Going to Love Dayton
With a population of 141,527, Dayton is a must-see destination in Ohio, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Dayton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Dayton
If you’re looking for affordable options, Salar (400 E. 5th St) and J. Alexander's - Redlands Grill - Dayton (7970 Washngton Village Dr) are great picks.
When to visit Dayton
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dayton in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.7″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Dayton, with an average rainfall of 2.2″.
How to Get to Dayton
Plane
When flying to Dayton, you’ll arrive at Dayton (DAY), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Dayton include American Airlines, Delta and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Dayton departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 32m.
Car
Another option to get to Dayton is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 188 miles from Dayton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dayton, including FlixBus, Busbud and Bus. From New York, the bus ride to Dayton takes 600 miles and will cost you around $111. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $120 for a journey of 830 miles.
Airlines serving Dayton
Where to stay in Dayton
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Dayton South and Towneplace Suites Dayton North.
Where to stay in popular areas of Dayton
Most booked hotels in Dayton
Renting a car in Dayton
Renting a car in Dayton costs $62 per day, on average, or $124 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Dayton.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Dayton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Dayton is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Dayton
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$25/day
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$26/day