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.

When to visit Frederick

Frederick in January
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Frederick in January
Estimated hotel price
$102
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.

Train

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 Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

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.

Train

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 Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Frederick’s bus station is located 1.6 miles from the city center.

Airports near Frederick

Airlines serving Frederick

KLM
Good (1,353 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,810 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,073 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,680 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,610 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,972 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,533 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,685 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,319 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,273 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,327 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,362 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,226 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,924 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (897 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (867 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,676 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (316 reviews)
Frontier
Good (3,692 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Frederick

Most booked hotels in Frederick

Hilton Garden Inn Frederick
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 134 reviews)
$134+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Frederick, MD
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2102 reviews)
$94+
Hampton Inn Frederick
3 stars
Good (7.6, 171 reviews)
$118+
Best Western Historic Frederick
2 stars
Good (7.5, 117 reviews)
$97+
Super 8 by Wyndham Frederick
2 stars
Good (7.1, 578 reviews)
$64+
Frederick Inn Bed and Breakfast
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$179+

Renting a car in Frederick

Renting a car in Frederick costs $51 per day, on average, or $153 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Frederick is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Frederick costs $51 per day, on average, or $153 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Frederick is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.