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.
Activities & attractions in Ann Arbor
Food, Drinks, & Nightlife
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
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″.
How to Get to Ann Arbor
Plane
When flying to Ann Arbor, you’ll arrive at Ann Arbor (ARB), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Ann Arbor departs from Dallas and takes around 2h 31m.
Car
Another option to get to Ann Arbor is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 57 km from Ann Arbor. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Detroit.
Airlines serving Ann Arbor
Where to stay in Ann Arbor
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ann Arbor West By IHG and Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ann Arbor. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Ann Arbor, with prices from $55 to $690 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Ann Arbor are about 221% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Ann Arbor
Most booked hotels in Ann Arbor
Renting a car in Ann Arbor
Renting a car in Ann Arbor 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 25% 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 Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Jeep Compass or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Ann Arbor
Full-size
5 Adults, 2 Bags
$44/day
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$50/day