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, Wye Oak Tavern (211 E Church St) and Monocacy Crossing (4424A Urbana Pike Rd.) are great picks.

When to visit Frederick

Frederick in January
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Frederick in January
Estimated hotel price
$117
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 3 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Frederick departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Frederick, followed by Acela. The train journey from Frederick to Baltimore takes 0h 33m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 22m trip. The train station in Frederick is called Frederick, and is located 0.5 km 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 65 km from Frederick. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Frederick, including OurBus, Bus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Baltimore, the bus ride to Frederick takes 72 km and will cost you around $23. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 322 km. Frederick’s bus station is located 2.7 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Frederick, you’ll arrive at Frederick (FDK), which is located 3 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Frederick departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Frederick, followed by Acela. The train journey from Frederick to Baltimore takes 0h 33m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 22m trip. The train station in Frederick is called Frederick, and is located 0.5 km 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 65 km from Frederick. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Frederick, including OurBus, Bus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Baltimore, the bus ride to Frederick takes 72 km and will cost you around $23. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 322 km. Frederick’s bus station is located 2.7 km from the city center.

Airports near Frederick

HGRHagerstown Regional
FDKFrederick

Airlines serving Frederick

KLM
Good (1,454 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,739 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,200 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,216 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,115 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,291 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,516 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,682 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,717 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,394 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,162 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,882 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,142 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,898 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (192 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (293 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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Residence Inn by Marriott Frederick
3 stars
Excellent (9, 66 reviews)
$148+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Frederick-Fort Detrick
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 559 reviews)
$93+
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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
Excellent (8, 1683 reviews)
$83+
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Best Western Historic Frederick
2 stars
Good (7.9, 1003 reviews)
$77+
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Sleep Inn Frederick - Ballenger Creek
2 stars
Good (7, 823 reviews)
$64+
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Renting a car in Frederick

Renting a car in Frederick costs $51 per day, on average, or $152 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 7% cheaper than airport locations in Frederick.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48. Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Frederick, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Frederick costs $51 per day, on average, or $152 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 7% cheaper than airport locations in Frederick.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48. Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Frederick, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Frederick

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$37/day

Economy

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$37/day

Compact
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