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
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Frederick in January
Estimated hotel price
$121
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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 42m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Frederick, followed by Acela. The train journey from Frederick to Baltimore takes 0h 31m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 51m 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 Washington Deluxe, OurBus and CoachRun. From Richmond, the bus ride to Frederick takes 217 km and will cost you around $49. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 290 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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 42m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Frederick, followed by Acela. The train journey from Frederick to Baltimore takes 0h 31m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 51m 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 Washington Deluxe, OurBus and CoachRun. From Richmond, the bus ride to Frederick takes 217 km and will cost you around $49. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 290 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 (1,461 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,772 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,244 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,238 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,127 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,362 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,541 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,700 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,757 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,421 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,369 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,180 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,153 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (196 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

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Courtyard by Marriott Frederick
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 128 reviews)
$122+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Frederick-Fort Detrick
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 559 reviews)
$97+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Frederick, MD
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1683 reviews)
$77+
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Best Western Historic Frederick
2 stars
Good (7.9, 1003 reviews)
$76+
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Sleep Inn Frederick - Ballenger Creek
2 stars
Good (7, 823 reviews)
$64+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Frederick
2 stars
Good (6.5, 1432 reviews)
$59+
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Renting a car in Frederick

Renting a car in Frederick costs $54 per day, on average, or $163 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Frederick, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Frederick costs $54 per day, on average, or $163 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Frederick, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

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