Ypsilanti travel guide

Ypsilanti Tourism | Ypsilanti Guide

You're Going to Love Ypsilanti

With a population of 19.435, Ypsilanti is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Ypsilanti deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Ypsilanti

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ollie Food and Spirits (42 E Cross St) and The View Restaurant (1275 S Huron St) are great picks.

When to visit Ypsilanti

Ypsilanti in January
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ypsilanti in January
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ypsilanti

Plane

When flying to Ypsilanti, you’ll arrive at Detroit Metro Airport (DTW), which is located 22 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Ypsilanti departs from Philadelphia and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ypsilanti, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Ypsilanti to Toronto takes 4h 21m and costs around $226 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $37 for a 5h 20m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ypsilanti is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 47 km from Ypsilanti. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ypsilanti, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Toronto, the bus ride to Ypsilanti takes 563 km and will cost you around $43. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $75 for a journey of 813 km.

Plane

When flying to Ypsilanti, you’ll arrive at Detroit Metro Airport (DTW), which is located 22 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Ypsilanti departs from Philadelphia and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ypsilanti, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Ypsilanti to Toronto takes 4h 21m and costs around $226 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $37 for a 5h 20m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ypsilanti is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 47 km from Ypsilanti. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ypsilanti, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Toronto, the bus ride to Ypsilanti takes 563 km and will cost you around $43. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $75 for a journey of 813 km.

Airports near Ypsilanti

Airlines serving Ypsilanti

Lufthansa
Good (4,696 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,593 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,260 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,110 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,431 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,969 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,964 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (519 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ypsilanti

Most booked hotels in Ypsilanti

Hampton Inn & Suites Ypsilanti
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 278 reviews)
$125+
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ann Arbor Ypsilanti
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 185 reviews)
$132+
Ann Arbor Regent Hotel and Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1475 reviews)
$136+
Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 207 reviews)
$151+
Weber's Hotel & Restaurant
4 stars
Excellent (9, 20 reviews)
$146+
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ann Arbor
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 673 reviews)
$102+

Renting a car in Ypsilanti

Renting a car in Ypsilanti costs $62 per day, on average, or $123 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Ypsilanti.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Ypsilanti (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 Ypsilanti is Full-size (Class Full-size Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Chevrolet Impala or similar) are, on average, 13% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Ypsilanti costs $62 per day, on average, or $123 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Ypsilanti.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Ypsilanti (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 Ypsilanti is Full-size (Class Full-size Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Chevrolet Impala or similar) are, on average, 13% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.