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Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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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
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Auburn Hills in November
Estimated hotel price
$101
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 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Auburn Hills, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Auburn Hills to East Lansing takes 4h 31m and costs around $40 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 Chicago, the bus ride to Auburn Hills takes 523 km and will cost you around $78. From Lexington, the ticket costs about $133 for a journey of 772 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 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Auburn Hills, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Auburn Hills to East Lansing takes 4h 31m and costs around $40 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 Chicago, the bus ride to Auburn Hills takes 523 km and will cost you around $78. From Lexington, the ticket costs about $133 for a journey of 772 km.

Airports near Auburn Hills

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Airlines serving Auburn Hills

Lufthansa
Good (7,956 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,918 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,462 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,337 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,199 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (908 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,668 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,761 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,974 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,391 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,223 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,302 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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Hyatt House Auburn Hills/Detroit
3 stars
Excellent (9, 109 reviews)
$120+
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Hampton Inn Detroit/Auburn Hills-North (Great Lakes Crossing Area)
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 391 reviews)
$132+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Detroit Troy
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 352 reviews)
$148+
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Hotel Indigo Detroit North - Troy by IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1165 reviews)
$128+
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Tru by Hilton Troy Detroit
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 387 reviews)
$89+
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Hampton Inn Detroit/Auburn Hills South
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 383 reviews)
$109+
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Renting a car in Auburn Hills

Renting a car in Auburn Hills costs $54 per day, on average, or $162 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 28% cheaper than airport locations in Auburn Hills.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. The most frequently booked car type in Auburn Hills is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Tesla Model 3 or similar) are, on average, 31% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Auburn Hills costs $54 per day, on average, or $162 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 28% cheaper than airport locations in Auburn Hills.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. The most frequently booked car type in Auburn Hills is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Tesla Model 3 or similar) are, on average, 31% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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