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 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 Philadelphia takes 1h 57m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlottesville, expect to pay about $20 for a 2h 09m 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 Turo and Movly, 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 Philadelphia, the bus ride to Frederick takes 180 miles and will cost you around $23. From New York, the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 260 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 Philadelphia takes 1h 57m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlottesville, expect to pay about $20 for a 2h 09m 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 Turo and Movly, 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 Philadelphia, the bus ride to Frederick takes 180 miles and will cost you around $23. From New York, the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 260 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 (1,473 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,800 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,288 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,258 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,138 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,546 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,434 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,543 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,719 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,811 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,373 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,167 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,214 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,059 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,907 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (197 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (296 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

Most booked hotels in Frederick

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Springhill Suites By Marriott Frederick
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 283 reviews)
$122+
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Courtyard by Marriott Frederick
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 131 reviews)
$125+
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Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Frederick
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 199 reviews)
$114+
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Hilton Garden Inn Frederick
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 430 reviews)
$114+
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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, 1814 reviews)
$78+
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Renting a car in Frederick

Renting a car in Frederick costs $61 per day, on average, or $182 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Frederick is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Frederick costs $61 per day, on average, or $182 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Frederick is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Frederick

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$36/day

Intermediate

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$37/day

Economy
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