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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Drexel Hill
Spend a half‑day to a full day here as a day‑trip from Philadelphia; add an extra night only for a relaxed stay.
Drexel Hill is a family‑friendly suburb of Philadelphia, just 20 min by car or 30 min by trolley from Center City. Its historic sites, bowling alley, and nearby shopping make it a quick stop, while a night adds convenience for families or event‑goers.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (cold, limited daylight)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $70–$100 excl. bed · Mid $120–$180 excl. bed · High $200+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | $2–4 |
| Pizza slice | $3–5 |
| Bowling lane (2 h) | $15–20 |
| SEPTA trolley fare | $2.50 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- PHL · Philadelphia International Airport
- ≈20 min by car or 30 min by public transport
Typical fares
- Philadelphia Intl → Drexel Hill (taxi)
- ≈ $35, 20 min (check)
- Trolley Drexel Hill → 69th St
- ≈ $2.50, 15 min
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car, SEPTA bus routes, and the 69th St‑Trolley (to 69th St‑Transportation Center) cover Drexel Hill and nearby towns.
See and do
Known for
- Swedish Log Cabin (oldest house in the U.S.)
- Thomas Garrett historic home
- Playhouse Lanes bowling
- Upper Darby High School Performing Arts Center
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Media, PA | Trolley from Drexel Hill Junction to Media stop, about 15 min | ≈30 min round trip |
| King of Prussia Mall | SEPTA bus from Drexel Hill to King of Prussia, about 20 min | ≈45 min total |
| Philadelphia Center City | Trolley to 69th St, then Market‑Frankford Line; ~30 min total | ≈1 h |
Sleep
- Holiday Inn & Suites Drexelbrook
- Convenient to 69th St‑Trolley and major roads; good for families.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | EntschuldigungEntschuldigung |
| Thank you | DankeDanke |
| How much is it? | Wie viel kostet das?Wie viel kostet das? |
| Where is the restroom? | Wo ist die Toilette?Wo ist die Toilette? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Playhouse Lanes bowling can be busy on weekends; check opening hours.
- Winter evenings are cold; dress warmly for outdoor sites.
Generally safe; typical suburban caution—keep an eye on belongings in crowded venues and follow traffic rules on trolleys.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Drexel Hill yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Swedish Log Cabin (oldest house in the U.S.)
- Thomas Garrett historic home
- Playhouse Lanes bowling
- Upper Darby High School Performing Arts Center
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Upper Darby Township official tourism: www.upperdarby.org/tourism
- Wikivoyage: Drexel Hill, revision 5297266 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5297266
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Drexel Hill
Bitte zu dieser Adresse
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / Fire / Ambulance911
US consulate in Philadelphia (check address).
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/drexel-hill). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.