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.

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

Plane

When flying to Frederick, you’ll arrive at Frederick (FDK), which is located 3 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 Movly and Alamo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Airports near Frederick

HGRHagerstown Regional
FDKFrederick

Airlines serving Frederick

KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,263 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,664 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,723 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,681 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,019 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,380 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,544 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,777 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,518 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,379 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (320 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,075 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,057 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (246 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.

Most popular hotel in Frederick by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Frederick

Most booked hotels in Frederick

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Candlewood Suites Frederick By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 92 reviews)
$109+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Frederick, MD
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1874 reviews)
$93+
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Best Western Historic Frederick
2 stars
Good (7.7, 1064 reviews)
$86+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Frederick
2 stars
Good (6.4, 1505 reviews)
$80+
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Comfort Inn Red Horse Frederick
2 stars
Good (6.3, 484 reviews)
$82+
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Econo Lodge Frederick I-70
0 stars
Okay (5.6, 414 reviews)
$63+
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Renting a car in Frederick

Renting a car in Frederick costs $53 per day, on average, or $158 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in Frederick is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Frederick costs $53 per day, on average, or $158 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in Frederick is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Frederick

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$39/day

Economy

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$40/day

Intermediate
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