Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Ann Arbor travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ann Arbor

With a population of 113,934, Ann Arbor is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Ann Arbor deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Ann Arbor

If you’re looking for affordable options, Gandy Dancer (401 Depot St) and Weber's Restaurant (3050 Jackson Rd.) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Session Room (3685 Jackson Road) and Shalimar Restaurant (307 S. Main Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Ann Arbor.

When to visit Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor in December
Estimated hotel price
$124
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ann Arbor in December
Estimated hotel price
$124
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ann Arbor 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 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3.4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Ann Arbor, with an average rainfall of 1.9″.

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How to Get to Ann Arbor

Plane

When flying to Ann Arbor, you’ll arrive at Ann Arbor (ARB), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Ann Arbor departs from New Haven and takes around 1h 41m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ann Arbor, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Ann Arbor to Kalamazoo takes 3h 11m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $39 for a 5h 20m trip. The train station in Ann Arbor is called Ann Arbor Amtrak, and is located 0.7 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Ann Arbor is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 35 miles from Ann Arbor. You’ll find branches of Turo and American Rent-A-Car, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ann Arbor, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Columbus, the bus ride to Ann Arbor takes 199 miles and will cost you around $105. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $75 for a journey of 365 miles. Ann Arbor’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Ann Arbor, you’ll arrive at Ann Arbor (ARB), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Ann Arbor departs from New Haven and takes around 1h 41m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ann Arbor, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Ann Arbor to Kalamazoo takes 3h 11m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $39 for a 5h 20m trip. The train station in Ann Arbor is called Ann Arbor Amtrak, and is located 0.7 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Ann Arbor is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 35 miles from Ann Arbor. You’ll find branches of Turo and American Rent-A-Car, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ann Arbor, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Columbus, the bus ride to Ann Arbor takes 199 miles and will cost you around $105. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $75 for a journey of 365 miles. Ann Arbor’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city center.

Airports near Ann Arbor

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Airlines serving Ann Arbor

Lufthansa
Good (7,993 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,514 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,974 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,445 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,362 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,942 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,215 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,774 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,020 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,250 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,329 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,437 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ann Arbor

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Ann Arbor-West and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ann Arbor West By IHG. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Ann Arbor, with prices from $54 to $479 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Ann Arbor are about 241% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Ann Arbor by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Ann Arbor

Most booked hotels in Ann Arbor

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ann Arbor Ypsilanti
2 stars
Excellent (9, 262 reviews)
$128+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Ypsilanti
2 stars
Excellent (9, 253 reviews)
$108+
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Ann Arbor Regent Hotel and Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1695 reviews)
$96+
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The Kensington Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 925 reviews)
$111+
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Marriott Hotel Ann Arbor Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 544 reviews)
$141+
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Fairfield Inn by Marriott Ann Arbor
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 298 reviews)
$87+
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Renting a car in Ann Arbor

Renting a car in Ann Arbor costs $56 per day, on average, or $113 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Ann Arbor.

Expect to pay $4.77 per gallon in Ann Arbor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.24 and $76.31. The most frequently booked car type in Ann Arbor is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Ann Arbor costs $56 per day, on average, or $113 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Ann Arbor.

Expect to pay $4.77 per gallon in Ann Arbor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.24 and $76.31. The most frequently booked car type in Ann Arbor is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Ann Arbor

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$42/day

Intermediate

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$43/day

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