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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 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Frederick departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 45m.

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 Philadelphia, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 00m 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 Dollar and Turo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Frederick, including Washington Deluxe, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Richmond, the bus ride to Frederick takes 120 miles and will cost you around $46. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 175 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 45m.

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 Philadelphia, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 00m 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 Dollar and Turo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Frederick, including Washington Deluxe, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Richmond, the bus ride to Frederick takes 120 miles and will cost you around $46. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 175 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 (1,499 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,885 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,406 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,308 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,180 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,569 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,589 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,927 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,386 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,205 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,275 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,936 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,234 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (202 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (305 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 (8.6, 131 reviews)
$135+
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Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Frederick
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 200 reviews)
$127+
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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, 1831 reviews)
$85+
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Best Western Historic Frederick
2 stars
Good (7.9, 1031 reviews)
$81+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Frederick
2 stars
Good (6.6, 1468 reviews)
$69+
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Renting a car in Frederick

Renting a car in Frederick costs $58 per day, on average, or $174 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Frederick, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Frederick costs $58 per day, on average, or $174 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Frederick, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Frederick

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$40/day

Compact

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$40/day

Intermediate
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