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 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Frederick departs from Savannah and takes around 1h 40m.

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 Turo and Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

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 Savannah and takes around 1h 40m.

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 Turo and Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Airports near Frederick

HGRHagerstown Regional
FDKFrederick

Airlines serving Frederick

KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,044 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,399 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,408 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,232 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,602 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,807 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,584 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,815 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,405 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,371 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,274 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,480 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,980 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (311 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (223 reviews)
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Where to stay in Frederick

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Garner Hotel Frederick Southeast by IHG and Best Western Historic Frederick. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Frederick, with prices from $73 to $268 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Frederick are about 54% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Frederick by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Frederick

Most booked hotels in Frederick

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Hampton Inn & Suites Frederick-Fort Detrick
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 574 reviews)
$146+
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Hilton Garden Inn Frederick
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 434 reviews)
$125+
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Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Frederick
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 198 reviews)
$138+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Frederick, MD
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1830 reviews)
$100+
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Best Western Historic Frederick
2 stars
Good (7.9, 1029 reviews)
$83+
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Econo Lodge Frederick I-70
0 stars
Okay (5.4, 401 reviews)
$57+
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Renting a car in Frederick

Renting a car in Frederick costs $60 per day, on average, or $179 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Frederick is Intermediate (Mitsubishi Eclipse or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Frederick costs $60 per day, on average, or $179 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Frederick is Intermediate (Mitsubishi Eclipse or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Frederick

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$44/day

Compact

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$47/day

Intermediate
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