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

Frederick travel guide

Frederick Tourism | Frederick Guide

You're Going to Love Frederick

With a population of 65,239, Frederick is a must-see destination in Maryland, 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 Frederick has to offer.

Where to Eat in Frederick

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Wine Kitchen on the Creek (50 Carroll Creek Way) and Isabella's - Frederick (44 North Market Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Ordinary Hen (228 N Market St) and Mayta's Peruvian Cuisine (5010 Buckeystown Pike) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Frederick.

When to visit Frederick

Frederick in January
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Frederick in January
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Frederick in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 33.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Frederick, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.

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How to Get to Frederick

Plane

When flying to Frederick, you’ll arrive at Frederick (FDK), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Frederick departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Frederick, followed by Acela. The train journey from Frederick to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 59m trip. The train station in Frederick is called Frederick, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Frederick is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 40 miles from Frederick. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Turo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Frederick, including Bus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Baltimore, the bus ride to Frederick takes 60 miles and will cost you around $33. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 140 miles. Frederick’s bus station is located 1.6 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Frederick, you’ll arrive at Frederick (FDK), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Frederick departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Frederick, followed by Acela. The train journey from Frederick to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 59m trip. The train station in Frederick is called Frederick, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Frederick is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 40 miles from Frederick. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Turo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Frederick, including Bus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Baltimore, the bus ride to Frederick takes 60 miles and will cost you around $33. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 140 miles. Frederick’s bus station is located 1.6 miles from the city center.

Airports near Frederick

HGRHagerstown Regional
FDKFrederick

Airlines serving Frederick

KLM
Good (1,406 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,996 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,481 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,001 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,996 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,481 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,392 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,658 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,370 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,543 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,283 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,136 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,196 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,042 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,033 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,907 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (278 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,123 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (174 reviews)
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Where to stay in Frederick

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Historic Frederick and Days Inn by Wyndham Frederick.

Most popular hotel in Frederick by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Frederick

Most booked hotels in Frederick

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Hilton Garden Inn Frederick
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 424 reviews)
$94+
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Hampton Inn Frederick
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 548 reviews)
$110+
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Frederick Inn Bed and Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (10, 5 reviews)
$179+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Frederick, MD
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1652 reviews)
$80+
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Best Western Historic Frederick
2 stars
Good (7.7, 985 reviews)
$83+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Frederick
2 stars
Good (6.7, 1397 reviews)
$62+
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Renting a car in Frederick

Renting a car in Frederick costs $52 per day, on average, or $157 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 Frederick.

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Frederick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Frederick is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Frederick costs $52 per day, on average, or $157 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 Frederick.

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Frederick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Frederick is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Frederick

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$36/day

Compact

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$36/day

Economy
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