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 April
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Southfield in April
Estimated hotel price
$108
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 13 miles from Southfield. The shortest domestic flight to Southfield departs from New York and takes around 1h 57m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Southfield. The train journey from Southfield to Chicago takes 5h 20m and costs around $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cleveland, expect to pay about $162 for a 16h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Southfield is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 13 miles from Southfield. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Southfield, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Cincinnati, the bus ride to Southfield takes 320 miles and will cost you around $81. From Toronto, the ticket costs about $39 for a journey of 350 miles. Southfield’s bus station is located 2 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Southfield doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Detroit All airports (DTT), which is located 13 miles from Southfield. The shortest domestic flight to Southfield departs from New York and takes around 1h 57m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Southfield. The train journey from Southfield to Chicago takes 5h 20m and costs around $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cleveland, expect to pay about $162 for a 16h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Southfield is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 13 miles from Southfield. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Southfield, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Cincinnati, the bus ride to Southfield takes 320 miles and will cost you around $81. From Toronto, the ticket costs about $39 for a journey of 350 miles. Southfield’s bus station is located 2 miles from the city center.

Airports near Southfield

Airlines serving Southfield

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,557 reviews)
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Where to stay in Southfield

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Southfield - Detroit and Red Roof Inn Southfield.

Where to stay in popular areas of Southfield

Most booked hotels in Southfield

The Townsend Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 75 reviews)
$286+
Hyatt Place Detroit/Royal Oak
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 350 reviews)
$210+
Daxton Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 145 reviews)
$446+
Holiday Inn & Suites Farmington Hills - Detroit Nw
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 247 reviews)
$102+
Hotel Royal Oak
3 stars
Excellent (8, 271 reviews)
$169+
The Westin Southfield Detroit
4 stars
Good (7.8, 514 reviews)
$146+

Renting a car in Southfield

Renting a car in Southfield costs $56 per day, on average, or $112 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 $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Southfield is Compact (Toyota RAV4 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, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Southfield costs $56 per day, on average, or $112 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 $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Southfield is Compact (Toyota RAV4 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, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Southfield

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