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, Real Seafood Company - Ann Arbor (341 S. Main) and Gratzi - Ann Arbor (326 S. Main) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Blue LLama Jazz Club (314 S Main St) and Taste Kitchen (521 E. Liberty 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
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ann Arbor in December
Estimated hotel price
$125
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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ann Arbor. The train journey from Ann Arbor to Kalamazoo takes 3h 12m and costs around $39 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 Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ann Arbor, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Ann Arbor takes 365 miles and will cost you around $70. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $160 for a journey of 545 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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ann Arbor. The train journey from Ann Arbor to Kalamazoo takes 3h 12m and costs around $39 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 Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ann Arbor, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Ann Arbor takes 365 miles and will cost you around $70. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $160 for a journey of 545 miles. Ann Arbor’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city center.

Airports near Ann Arbor

LANLansing Capital City
FNTFlint Bishop

Airlines serving Ann Arbor

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ann Arbor

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Ann Arbor, with prices from $57 to $266 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Ann Arbor are about 324% 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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Hampton Inn & Suites Ypsilanti
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 199 reviews)
$122+
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Hyatt Place Ann Arbor
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 635 reviews)
$141+
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Ann Arbor Regent Hotel and Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1387 reviews)
$140+
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Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 532 reviews)
$164+
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Weber's Hotel & Restaurant
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 270 reviews)
$149+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ann Arbor Ypsilanti
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 249 reviews)
$134+
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Renting a car in Ann Arbor

Renting a car in Ann Arbor costs $55 per day, on average, or $110 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Ann Arbor is the Hertz branch at 4663 Washtenaw Ave, which is 4 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Ann Arbor.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. 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 Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Ann Arbor costs $55 per day, on average, or $110 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Ann Arbor is the Hertz branch at 4663 Washtenaw Ave, which is 4 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Ann Arbor.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. 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 Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Ann Arbor

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$39/day

Economy

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$39/day

Intermediate
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