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
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Auburn Hills in November
Estimated hotel price
$99
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 Orlando and takes around 2h 39m.

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 26 miles 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 Chicago, the bus ride to Auburn Hills takes 410 miles and will cost you around $73. From Toronto, the ticket costs about $75 for a journey of 420 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 Orlando and takes around 2h 39m.

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 26 miles 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 Chicago, the bus ride to Auburn Hills takes 410 miles and will cost you around $73. From Toronto, the ticket costs about $75 for a journey of 420 miles.

Airports near Auburn Hills

Airlines serving Auburn Hills

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,635 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,005 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,105 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,815 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,093 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,053 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,507 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,534 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,607 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,477 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,897 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

Hyatt House Auburn Hills/Detroit
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 60 reviews)
$112+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Auburn Hills By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 583 reviews)
$86+
Hotel Indigo Detroit North - Troy by IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1141 reviews)
$77+
Hampton Inn & Suites Detroit/Troy
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 343 reviews)
$132+
Holiday Inn & Suites Detroit - Troy By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.9, 114 reviews)
$76+
Sonesta Select Detroit Auburn Hills
3 stars
Good (7.8, 621 reviews)
$85+

Renting a car in Auburn Hills

Renting a car in Auburn Hills costs $50 per day, on average, or $149 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 24% cheaper than airport locations in Auburn Hills.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. 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 $50 per day, on average, or $149 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 24% cheaper than airport locations in Auburn Hills.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. 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.