Detroit travel guide
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You're Going to Love Detroit
With a population of 713,777, Detroit is the largest city in Michigan, United States by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Detroit deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Detroit
Tours
Food, Drinks, & Nightlife
Other activities
Where to Eat in Detroit
Downtown is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Detroit. These include popular favorites such as Stadium Club - Detroit Athletic Club (241 Madison St), Mootz Pizzeria + Bar (1230 Library St) and London Chop House (155 W Congress St). If you’re looking for affordable options, Roast - A Michael Symon Restaurant (1128 Washington Blvd) and Iridescence (2901 Grand River Ave) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Whitney (4421 Woodward Ave) and The Monarch Club (33 John R St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Detroit.
When to visit Detroit
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Detroit in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 3.1″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Detroit, with an average rainfall of 1.8″.
How to Get to Detroit
Plane
When flying to Detroit, you’ll arrive at Detroit Metro Airport (DTW), which is located 28 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Detroit departs from Philadelphia and takes around 1h 45m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Detroit. The train station in Detroit is called Detroit, and is located 4 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Detroit is to pick up a car rental from Cleveland, which is about 146 km from Detroit. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in Cleveland.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Detroit, including Tornado Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Detroit takes 346 km and will cost you around $60. From Grand Rapids, the ticket costs about $66 for a journey of 418 km. The most popular bus station is Detroit 5815 Vernor Hwy, located 5 km from downtown Detroit. Detroit Bus is also a commonly used station, and is 1.3 km from the city center.
Airports near Detroit
Airlines serving Detroit
Where to stay in Detroit
Average rates range from around $248 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $186 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn Downtown and Baymont by Wyndham Downtown Detroit. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Detroit, with prices from $14 to $612 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Detroit are about 14% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Downtown - In Detroit’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Shinola Hotel, Detroit Foundation Hotel and Hotel David Whitney, Autograph Collection.
Where to stay in popular areas of Detroit
Most booked hotels in Detroit
Renting a car in Detroit
Renting a car in Detroit costs $74 per day, on average, or $148 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, National and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Detroit is the Dollar branch at 289 Lucas Drive, which is 26 km from the city center.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Detroit (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. Compact (Chevrolet Cobalt or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Detroit, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.