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, The Earle (121 West Washington) and Ruth's Chris Steak House - Ann Arbor (314 S. Fourth Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor in December
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ann Arbor in December
Estimated hotel price
$129
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 Raleigh and takes around 1h 42m.

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 Payless, among others, in Detroit.

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 Raleigh and takes around 1h 42m.

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 Payless, among others, in Detroit.

Airports near Ann Arbor

LANLansing Capital City
FNTFlint Bishop

Airlines serving Ann Arbor

Lufthansa
Good (8,180 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,556 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,159 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,481 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,034 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,505 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,263 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,640 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (947 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,104 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,651 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,941 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,214 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,462 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,502 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,448 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,365 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 $57 to $2,058 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Ann Arbor are about 141% 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, 273 reviews)
$141+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Ypsilanti
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 257 reviews)
$125+
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Ann Arbor Regent Hotel and Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1732 reviews)
$100+
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The Kensington Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 954 reviews)
$109+
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Marriott Hotel Ann Arbor Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 535 reviews)
$146+
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Sonesta Simply Suites Detroit Ann Arbor
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 556 reviews)
$85+
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Renting a car in Ann Arbor

Renting a car in Ann Arbor costs $55 per day, on average, or $111 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 47% cheaper than airport locations in Ann Arbor.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ann Arbor, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Ann Arbor costs $55 per day, on average, or $111 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 47% cheaper than airport locations in Ann Arbor.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ann Arbor, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Ann Arbor

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$46/day

Compact

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$53/day

Intermediate
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