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

Auburn Hills travel guide

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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 Tampa and takes around 2h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Auburn Hills, followed by AccesRail.

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 Bus. From Cincinnati, the bus ride to Auburn Hills takes 531 km and will cost you around $77. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 660 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 Tampa and takes around 2h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Auburn Hills, followed by AccesRail.

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 Bus. From Cincinnati, the bus ride to Auburn Hills takes 531 km and will cost you around $77. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 660 km.

Airports near Auburn Hills

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FNTFlint Bishop

Airlines serving Auburn Hills

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,661 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,621 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,129 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,830 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,057 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,699 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,447 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,516 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (886 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,341 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,111 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,630 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,342 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,158 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,566 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,903 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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Candlewood Suites Detroit - Auburn Hills By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 135 reviews)
$85+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Auburn Hills By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 585 reviews)
$85+
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Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Troy
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 237 reviews)
$140+
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Hotel Indigo Detroit North - Troy by IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1141 reviews)
$83+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Detroit Troy Auburn Hills
3 stars
Good (7.8, 519 reviews)
$123+
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Holiday Inn & Suites Detroit - Troy By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.8, 114 reviews)
$87+
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Renting a car in Auburn Hills

Renting a car in Auburn Hills costs $53 per day, on average, or $158 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 16% 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, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Auburn Hills costs $53 per day, on average, or $158 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 16% 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, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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