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
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Frederick in January
Estimated hotel price
$109
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 Orlando and takes around 2h 07m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Frederick, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Frederick to Baltimore takes 0h 47m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 56m 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 Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Frederick, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Frederick takes 140 miles and will cost you around $50. From New York, the ticket costs about $58 for a journey of 210 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 Orlando and takes around 2h 07m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Frederick, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Frederick to Baltimore takes 0h 47m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 56m 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 Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Frederick, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Frederick takes 140 miles and will cost you around $50. From New York, the ticket costs about $58 for a journey of 210 miles. Frederick’s bus station is located 1.6 miles from the city center.

Airports near Frederick

Airlines serving Frederick

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,582 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,104 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,531 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,469 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,091 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,082 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

Hilton Garden Inn Frederick
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 428 reviews)
$90+
Hampton Inn Frederick
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 557 reviews)
$101+
Frederick Inn Bed and Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (10, 5 reviews)
$179+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Frederick, MD
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1663 reviews)
$69+
Best Western Historic Frederick
2 stars
Good (7.8, 994 reviews)
$63+
Days Inn by Wyndham Frederick
2 stars
Good (6.6, 1418 reviews)
$57+

Renting a car in Frederick

Renting a car in Frederick costs $59 per day, on average, or $176 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Frederick, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Frederick costs $59 per day, on average, or $176 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Frederick, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.