With a population of 30,712, Mason is a must-see destination in Ohio, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Mason to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Luigi's Ristorante Italiano (404 2nd Ave) and Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Mason (5075 Deerfield Blvd) are great picks.
Although Mason doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport (CVG), which is located 29 miles from Mason. Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Mason departs from Charleston and takes around 1h 40m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Mason. The train journey from Mason to Chicago takes 8h 32m and costs around $76 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $155 for a 14h 12m trip.
Another option to get to Mason is to pick up a car rental from Indianapolis, which is about 102 miles from Mason. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Budget, among others, in Indianapolis.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mason, including Greyhound, Bus and FlixBus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Mason takes 360 miles and will cost you around $84. From St. Louis, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 425 miles.
Renting a car in Mason costs $69 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Mason.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Mason (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 Mason is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.