Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Auburn Hills travel guide

Auburn Hills Tourism | Auburn Hills Guide

You're Going to Love Auburn Hills

With a population of 21.412, Auburn Hills is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Auburn Hills has to offer.

Where to Eat in Auburn Hills

If you’re looking for affordable options, Rainforest Cafe - Detroit Great Lakes (4310 Baldwin Rd) and Lelli's of Auburn Hills (885 N Opdyke Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Auburn Hills

Auburn Hills in November
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Auburn Hills in November
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Auburn Hills

Plane

Although Auburn Hills doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Detroit All airports (DTT), which is located 42 km from Auburn Hills. The shortest domestic flight to Auburn Hills departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 57m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Auburn Hills, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Auburn Hills to Kalamazoo takes 3h 12m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $39 for a 5h 20m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Auburn Hills is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 42 km from Auburn Hills. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Auburn Hills, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Cleveland, the bus ride to Auburn Hills takes 354 km and will cost you around $82. From Pittsburgh, the ticket costs about $92 for a journey of 684 km.

Plane

Although Auburn Hills doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Detroit All airports (DTT), which is located 42 km from Auburn Hills. The shortest domestic flight to Auburn Hills departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 57m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Auburn Hills, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Auburn Hills to Kalamazoo takes 3h 12m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $39 for a 5h 20m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Auburn Hills is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 42 km from Auburn Hills. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Auburn Hills, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Cleveland, the bus ride to Auburn Hills takes 354 km and will cost you around $82. From Pittsburgh, the ticket costs about $92 for a journey of 684 km.

Airports near Auburn Hills

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FNTFlint Bishop

Airlines serving Auburn Hills

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,570 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,516 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,043 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,015 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,010 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,407 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,444 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,291 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,058 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,281 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
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Where to stay in Auburn Hills

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Auburn Hills South By IHG and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Auburn Hills By IHG.

Where to stay in popular areas of Auburn Hills

Most booked hotels in Auburn Hills

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Royal Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 147 reviews)
$196+
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The Kingsley Bloomfield Hills - a Doubletree by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 350 reviews)
$143+
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Troy Inn & Suites By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1142 reviews)
$89+
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Detroit Marriott Troy
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 177 reviews)
$302+
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Sonesta Select Detroit Auburn Hills
3 stars
Good (7.8, 616 reviews)
$78+
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Hyatt Place Detroit Auburn Hills
3 stars
Good (7.4, 694 reviews)
$102+
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Renting a car in Auburn Hills

Renting a car in Auburn Hills costs $46 per day, on average, or $138 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 32% cheaper than airport locations in Auburn Hills.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Auburn Hills (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 Auburn Hills is Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 29% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Auburn Hills costs $46 per day, on average, or $138 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 32% cheaper than airport locations in Auburn Hills.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Auburn Hills (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 Auburn Hills is Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 29% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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