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. The shortest domestic flight to Frederick departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 41m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Frederick, followed by Acela. The train journey from Frederick to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 2h 01m 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 Turo and Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Frederick, including Washington Deluxe, OurBus and CoachRun. From Richmond, the bus ride to Frederick takes 185 km and will cost you around $46. From Harrisburg, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 314 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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 41m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Frederick, followed by Acela. The train journey from Frederick to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 2h 01m 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 Turo and Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Frederick, including Washington Deluxe, OurBus and CoachRun. From Richmond, the bus ride to Frederick takes 185 km and will cost you around $46. From Harrisburg, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 314 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 (1,477 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,830 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,359 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,288 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,158 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,555 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,508 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,548 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,856 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,375 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,183 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,232 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,134 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,908 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (200 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
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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 $62 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 79% 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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Springhill Suites By Marriott Frederick
2 stars
Excellent (9, 283 reviews)
$129+
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Courtyard by Marriott Frederick
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 131 reviews)
$135+
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Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Frederick
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 199 reviews)
$116+
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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, 1821 reviews)
$86+
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Best Western Historic Frederick
2 stars
Good (7.9, 1010 reviews)
$80+
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Renting a car in Frederick

Renting a car in Frederick costs $62 per day, on average, or $185 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. The most frequently booked car type in Frederick is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Niro or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Frederick costs $62 per day, on average, or $185 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. The most frequently booked car type in Frederick is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Niro or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Frederick

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$39/day

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