Catonsville travel guide

Catonsville Tourism | Catonsville Guide

You're Going to Love Catonsville

With a population of 41,567, Catonsville is a must-see destination in Maryland, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Catonsville has to offer.

Where to Eat in Catonsville

If you’re looking for affordable options, State Fare (748 Frederick Rd) and Black Kettle (801 Frederick Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Catonsville

Catonsville in July
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Catonsville in July
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Catonsville

Plane

When flying to Catonsville, you’ll arrive at Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Catonsville departs from Miami and takes around 2h 36m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Catonsville. The train journey from Catonsville to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $7 for a 2h 05m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Catonsville is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 178 miles from Catonsville. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Catonsville, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Catonsville takes 175 miles and will cost you around $12. From New York, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 265 miles.

Plane

When flying to Catonsville, you’ll arrive at Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Catonsville departs from Miami and takes around 2h 36m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Catonsville. The train journey from Catonsville to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $7 for a 2h 05m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Catonsville is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 178 miles from Catonsville. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Catonsville, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Catonsville takes 175 miles and will cost you around $12. From New York, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 265 miles.

Airports near Catonsville

Airlines serving Catonsville

KLM
Good (852 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,534 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,613 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,119 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,859 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,176 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,651 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (716 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (502 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,604 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (184 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,347 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Catonsville

Most booked hotels in Catonsville

Live! Casino And Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 529 reviews)
$215+
Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1166 reviews)
$149+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Baltimore West - Catonsville
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 531 reviews)
$128+
DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel Baltimore - BWI Airport
4 stars
Good (7.9, 944 reviews)
$130+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Baltimore Air
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1606 reviews)
$112+
Wingate by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
2 stars
Good (7.6, 4312 reviews)
$103+

Renting a car in Catonsville

Renting a car in Catonsville costs $45 per day, on average, or $179 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 52% cheaper than airport locations in Catonsville.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Catonsville (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 Catonsville is Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Catonsville costs $45 per day, on average, or $179 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 52% cheaper than airport locations in Catonsville.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Catonsville (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 Catonsville is Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.