Towson travel guide
Towson Tourism | Towson Guide
You're Going to Love Towson
With a population of 55,197, Towson is a must-see destination in Maryland, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Towson deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Towson
If you’re looking for affordable options, Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill - Towson (825 Dulaney Valley Road, Ste 1157) and Cafe Troia (31 Allegheny Avenue) are great picks.
When to visit Towson
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Towson in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 24.8 °F, with an average temperature of 33.8 °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 Towson, with an average rainfall of 3.1″.
How to Get to Towson
Plane
Although Towson doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Fort Meade Tipton (FME), which is located 23 miles from Towson. The shortest domestic flight to Towson departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 32m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Towson, followed by Acela. The train journey from Towson to Baltimore takes 0h 27m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 53m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Towson is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 167 miles from Towson. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Towson, including Megabus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Towson takes 175 miles and will cost you around $6. From New York, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 260 miles. Towson’s bus station is located 1.9 miles from the city center.
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Where to stay in popular areas of Towson
Most booked hotels in Towson
Renting a car in Towson
Renting a car in Towson costs $71 per day, on average, or $141 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Towson.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Towson (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Towson is Full-size (Ford Transit 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, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.