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, Lelli's of Auburn Hills (885 N Opdyke Rd) and Rainforest Cafe - Detroit Great Lakes (4310 Baldwin Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Auburn Hills

Auburn Hills in March
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Auburn Hills in March
Estimated hotel price
$106
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 Philadelphia and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Auburn Hills. The train journey from Auburn Hills to Kalamazoo takes 3h 12m and costs around $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $34 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 Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Auburn Hills, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Toronto, the bus ride to Auburn Hills takes 563 km and will cost you around $68. From South Bend, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 579 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 Philadelphia and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Auburn Hills. The train journey from Auburn Hills to Kalamazoo takes 3h 12m and costs around $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $34 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 Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Auburn Hills, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Toronto, the bus ride to Auburn Hills takes 563 km and will cost you around $68. From South Bend, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 579 km.

Airports near Auburn Hills

Airlines serving Auburn Hills

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,510 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,610 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,304 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,565 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (479 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,943 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,815 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,612 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (716 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Auburn Hills

Most booked hotels in Auburn Hills

Royal Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 76 reviews)
$264+
Troy Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 791 reviews)
$90+
The Kingsley Bloomfield Hills - a Doubletree by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 329 reviews)
$174+
Detroit Marriott Troy
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 103 reviews)
$217+
Embassy Suites by Hilton Detroit Troy Auburn Hills
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 361 reviews)
$160+
Hampton Inn Detroit/Auburn Hills South
3 stars
Excellent (8, 205 reviews)
$127+

Renting a car in Auburn Hills

Renting a car in Auburn Hills costs $57 per day, on average, or $170 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 25% cheaper than airport locations in Auburn Hills.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Auburn Hills is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Auburn Hills costs $57 per day, on average, or $170 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 25% cheaper than airport locations in Auburn Hills.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Auburn Hills is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.