Ashland travel guide
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You're Going to Love Ashland
With a population of 20,362, Ashland is a must-see destination in Ohio, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ashland to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Ashland
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ashland in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °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 July, when precipitation is around 4.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Ashland, with an average rainfall of 2.1″.
How to Get to Ashland
Plane
Although Ashland doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cleveland Hopkins Airport (CLE), which is located 45 miles from Ashland. Akron/Canton is the most popular, with regular flights from Breeze Airways, Lufthansa, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Ashland departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 29m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ashland. The train journey from Ashland to Chicago takes 6h 05m and costs around $105 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $87 for a 10h 48m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Ashland is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 108 miles from Ashland. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashland, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Busbud. From Detroit, the bus ride to Ashland takes 190 miles and will cost you around $28. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $45 for a journey of 465 miles.
Airlines serving Ashland
Where to stay in Ashland
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Motel 6 Ashland, OH and Surrey Inn Ashland.
Where to stay in popular areas of Ashland
Most booked hotels in Ashland
Renting a car in Ashland
Renting a car in Ashland costs $55 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Ashland.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Ashland (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.