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 Wilmington and takes around 1h 18m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Frederick, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Frederick to Richmond takes 2h 00m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 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 Sixt and Turo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Frederick, including Washington Deluxe, Bus and OurBus. 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 Wilmington and takes around 1h 18m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Frederick, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Frederick to Richmond takes 2h 00m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 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 Sixt and Turo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Frederick, including Washington Deluxe, Bus and OurBus. Frederick’s bus station is located 1.6 miles from the city center.

Airports near Frederick

HGRHagerstown Regional
FDKFrederick

Airlines serving Frederick

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,617 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,022 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,123 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,117 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,443 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,562 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,339 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,106 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,629 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,153 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,549 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,902 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,100 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (286 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (183 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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Residence Inn by Marriott Frederick
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 66 reviews)
$149+
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Hilton Garden Inn Frederick
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 429 reviews)
$81+
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Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Frederick
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 199 reviews)
$122+
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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
Good (7.9, 1668 reviews)
$71+
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Best Western Historic Frederick
2 stars
Good (7.8, 995 reviews)
$63+
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Renting a car in Frederick

Renting a car in Frederick costs $58 per day, on average, or $173 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Frederick.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Frederick, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Frederick costs $58 per day, on average, or $173 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Frederick.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Frederick, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Frederick

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$41/day

Intermediate

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$46/day

Compact SUV
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