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 York and takes around 1h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ann Arbor, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Ann Arbor to Chicago takes 5h 20m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Pittsburgh, expect to pay about $173 for a 20h 41m 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 Thrifty, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ann Arbor, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Grand Rapids, the bus ride to Ann Arbor takes 215 miles and will cost you around $62. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $171 for a journey of 305 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 York and takes around 1h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ann Arbor, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Ann Arbor to Chicago takes 5h 20m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Pittsburgh, expect to pay about $173 for a 20h 41m 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 Thrifty, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ann Arbor, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Grand Rapids, the bus ride to Ann Arbor takes 215 miles and will cost you around $62. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $171 for a journey of 305 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

KLM
Good (1,480 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,877 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,836 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,358 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,289 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,906 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,160 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,556 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,514 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,549 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,862 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,375 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,185 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,234 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 $47 to $413 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Ann Arbor are about 249% 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, 249 reviews)
$105+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ann Arbor Ypsilanti
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 262 reviews)
$101+
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Ann Arbor Regent Hotel and Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1691 reviews)
$110+
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The Kensington Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 916 reviews)
$98+
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Marriott Hotel Ann Arbor Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 544 reviews)
$122+
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Weber's Hotel & Restaurant
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 260 reviews)
$105+
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Renting a car in Ann Arbor

Renting a car in Ann Arbor costs $54 per day, on average, or $107 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Ann Arbor.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. The most frequently booked car type in Ann Arbor is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Ann Arbor costs $54 per day, on average, or $107 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Ann Arbor.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. The most frequently booked car type in Ann Arbor is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Ann Arbor

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$37/day

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$40/day

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