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

Ferndale travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ferndale

With a population of 19,900, Ferndale is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ferndale has to offer.

Where to Eat in Ferndale

If you’re looking for affordable options, Pop's For Italian (280 W 9 Mile Rd) and One Eyed Betty's (279 West 9 mile) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Como's Restaurant (22812 Woodward Ave) and Coeur (330 W Nine Mile Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Ferndale.

When to visit Ferndale

Ferndale in March
Estimated hotel price
$43
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ferndale in March
Estimated hotel price
$43
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ferndale

Plane

Although Ferndale doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Detroit All airports (DTT), which is located 10 miles from Ferndale. The shortest domestic flight to Ferndale departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ferndale. The train journey from Ferndale 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 Ferndale is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 9 miles from Ferndale. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ferndale, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Ferndale takes 365 miles and will cost you around $70. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $160 for a journey of 545 miles.

Plane

Although Ferndale doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Detroit All airports (DTT), which is located 10 miles from Ferndale. The shortest domestic flight to Ferndale departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ferndale. The train journey from Ferndale 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 Ferndale is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 9 miles from Ferndale. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ferndale, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Ferndale takes 365 miles and will cost you around $70. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $160 for a journey of 545 miles.

Airports near Ferndale

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Airlines serving Ferndale

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ferndale

Most booked hotels in Ferndale

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Hyatt Place Detroit/Royal Oak
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 300 reviews)
$192+
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Hotel Royal Oak
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 427 reviews)
$174+
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The Westin Southfield Detroit
4 stars
Good (7.9, 877 reviews)
$162+
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Baymont by Wyndham Madison Heights Detroit Area
2 stars
Good (7, 666 reviews)
$64+
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Marvin's Garden Inn
2 stars
Okay (4.4, 4 reviews)
$78+
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American Inn and Suites Ferndale
2 stars
Mediocre (3.5, 480 reviews)
$48+
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Renting a car in Ferndale

Renting a car in Ferndale costs $60 per day, on average, or $180 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Ferndale.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Ferndale (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Ferndale is Full-size (Nissan Maxima or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Ferndale costs $60 per day, on average, or $180 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Ferndale.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Ferndale (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Ferndale is Full-size (Nissan Maxima or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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