Southfield travel guide

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You're Going to Love Southfield

With a population of 71,739, Southfield is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Southfield deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Southfield

If you’re looking for affordable options, Meriwether's (25485 Telegraph Road) and Bacco Ristorante - Michigan (29410 Northwestern Highway) are great picks.

When to visit Southfield

Southfield in November
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Southfield in November
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Southfield

Plane

Although Southfield doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Detroit All airports (DTT), which is located 21 km from Southfield. The shortest domestic flight to Southfield departs from Philadelphia and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Southfield.

Car

Another option to get to Southfield is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 21 km from Southfield. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Southfield, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Southfield takes 813 km and will cost you around $75. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $90 for a journey of 1448 km. Southfield’s bus station is located 4 km from the city center.

Plane

Although Southfield doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Detroit All airports (DTT), which is located 21 km from Southfield. The shortest domestic flight to Southfield departs from Philadelphia and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Southfield.

Car

Another option to get to Southfield is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 21 km from Southfield. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Southfield, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Southfield takes 813 km and will cost you around $75. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $90 for a journey of 1448 km. Southfield’s bus station is located 4 km from the city center.

Airports near Southfield

Airlines serving Southfield

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 Southfield

Most booked hotels in Southfield

The Townsend Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 75 reviews)
$269+
Daxton Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 148 reviews)
$429+
Hyatt Place Detroit/Royal Oak
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 345 reviews)
$182+
Hotel Royal Oak
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 271 reviews)
$144+
Holiday Inn & Suites Farmington Hills - Detroit Nw
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 250 reviews)
$95+
The Westin Southfield Detroit
4 stars
Good (7.9, 502 reviews)
$155+

Renting a car in Southfield

Renting a car in Southfield costs $57 per day, on average, or $114 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 28% cheaper than airport locations in Southfield.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Southfield (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 Southfield is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard Car or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Southfield costs $57 per day, on average, or $114 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 28% cheaper than airport locations in Southfield.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Southfield (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 Southfield is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard Car or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.