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 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Frederick departs from Miami and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Frederick, followed by Acela. The train journey from Frederick to Philadelphia takes 2h 06m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newark, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 16m 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 Bus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Richmond, the bus ride to Frederick takes 110 miles and will cost you around $49. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 140 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 Miami and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Frederick, followed by Acela. The train journey from Frederick to Philadelphia takes 2h 06m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newark, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 16m 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 Bus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Richmond, the bus ride to Frederick takes 110 miles and will cost you around $49. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 140 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 (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,819 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,092 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,351 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (924 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,000 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,916 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (266 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Frederick

Most booked hotels in Frederick

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Hilton Garden Inn Frederick
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 411 reviews)
$122+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Frederick-Fort Detrick
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 520 reviews)
$129+
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Frederick Inn Bed and Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (10, 5 reviews)
$179+
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Hampton Inn Frederick
2 stars
Good (7.9, 533 reviews)
$122+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Frederick, MD
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1601 reviews)
$84+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Frederick
2 stars
Good (7, 957 reviews)
$65+
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Renting a car in Frederick

Renting a car in Frederick costs $68 per day, on average, or $204 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

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 Standard (GMC Acadia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Frederick costs $68 per day, on average, or $204 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

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 Standard (GMC Acadia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Frederick

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$36/day

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Standard

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$39/day

Standard
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