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
$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 26 miles from Auburn Hills. The shortest domestic flight to Auburn Hills departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 53m.

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 $39 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 26 miles from Auburn Hills. You’ll find branches of Turo and American Rent-A-Car, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Auburn Hills, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Tornado Bus. From Toronto, the bus ride to Auburn Hills takes 420 miles and will cost you around $81. From Lexington, the ticket costs about $96 for a journey of 480 miles.

Plane

Although Auburn Hills doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Detroit All airports (DTT), which is located 26 miles from Auburn Hills. The shortest domestic flight to Auburn Hills departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 53m.

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 $39 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 26 miles from Auburn Hills. You’ll find branches of Turo and American Rent-A-Car, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Auburn Hills, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Tornado Bus. From Toronto, the bus ride to Auburn Hills takes 420 miles and will cost you around $81. From Lexington, the ticket costs about $96 for a journey of 480 miles.

Airports near Auburn Hills

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Airlines serving Auburn Hills

KLM
Good (1,460 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,815 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,772 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,242 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,240 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,883 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,127 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,349 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,538 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,700 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,749 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,420 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,369 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,180 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,965 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 (9.1, 71 reviews)
$120+
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Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Troy
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 234 reviews)
$138+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Detroit/Troy
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 343 reviews)
$98+
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Hotel Indigo Detroit North - Troy by IHG
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1164 reviews)
$98+
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Sonesta Select Detroit Auburn Hills
3 stars
Good (7.7, 630 reviews)
$66+
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Crowne Plaza Auburn Hills By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.5, 559 reviews)
$92+
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Renting a car in Auburn Hills

Renting a car in Auburn Hills costs $53 per day, on average, or $160 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Auburn Hills.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. 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, 32% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Auburn Hills costs $53 per day, on average, or $160 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Auburn Hills.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. 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, 32% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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