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, The Wine Kitchen on the Creek (50 Carroll Creek Way) and Isabella's - Frederick (44 North Market Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Ordinary Hen (228 N Market St) and Mayta's Peruvian Cuisine (5010 Buckeystown Pike) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Frederick.

When to visit Frederick

Frederick in January
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Frederick in January
Estimated hotel price
$108
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. The shortest domestic flight to Frederick departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Frederick, followed by Acela. The train journey from Frederick to Baltimore takes 0h 27m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 51m trip. The train station in Frederick is called Frederick, and is located 0.5 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 Hertz and Turo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Frederick, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Bus and Washington Deluxe. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Frederick takes 257 km and will cost you around $25. From New York, the ticket costs about $46 for a journey of 386 km. Frederick’s bus station is located 2.7 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Frederick, you’ll arrive at Frederick (FDK), which is located 3 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Frederick departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Frederick, followed by Acela. The train journey from Frederick to Baltimore takes 0h 27m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 51m trip. The train station in Frederick is called Frederick, and is located 0.5 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 Hertz and Turo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Frederick, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Bus and Washington Deluxe. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Frederick takes 257 km and will cost you around $25. From New York, the ticket costs about $46 for a journey of 386 km. Frederick’s bus station is located 2.7 km from the city center.

Airports near Frederick

HGRHagerstown Regional
FDKFrederick

Airlines serving Frederick

KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,924 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,145 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,894 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (994 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,975 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,914 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (278 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,174 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. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Frederick, with prices from $66 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 41% 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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Hilton Garden Inn Frederick
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 421 reviews)
$121+
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Frederick Inn Bed and Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (10, 5 reviews)
$179+
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Hampton Inn Frederick
3 stars
Excellent (8, 537 reviews)
$114+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Frederick, MD
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1640 reviews)
$93+
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Best Western Historic Frederick
2 stars
Good (7.7, 966 reviews)
$80+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Frederick
2 stars
Good (6.7, 1377 reviews)
$69+
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Renting a car in Frederick

Renting a car in Frederick costs $60 per day, on average, or $181 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

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 Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Frederick costs $60 per day, on average, or $181 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

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 Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Frederick

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$35/day

Compact

Supplier choice

5 Adults, 5 Bags

$37/day

Supplier choice
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