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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Oberlin travel guide

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You're Going to Love Oberlin

With a population of 8,286, Oberlin is a must-see destination in Ohio, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Oberlin to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Oberlin

Oberlin in October
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oberlin in October
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Oberlin in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Oberlin, with an average rainfall of 2.1″.

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How to Get to Oberlin

Plane

Although Oberlin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cleveland Hopkins Airport (CLE), which is located 21 miles from Oberlin. Detroit All airports is the most popular, with regular flights from Allegiant Air, Frontier, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Oberlin departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Oberlin. The train journey from Oberlin to Chicago takes 6h 05m and costs around $82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $118 for a 10h 48m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Oberlin is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 84 miles from Oberlin. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oberlin, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Detroit, the bus ride to Oberlin takes 180 miles and will cost you around $34. From Cincinnati, the ticket costs about $91 for a journey of 385 miles.

Plane

Although Oberlin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cleveland Hopkins Airport (CLE), which is located 21 miles from Oberlin. Detroit All airports is the most popular, with regular flights from Allegiant Air, Frontier, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Oberlin departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Oberlin. The train journey from Oberlin to Chicago takes 6h 05m and costs around $82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $118 for a 10h 48m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Oberlin is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 84 miles from Oberlin. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oberlin, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Detroit, the bus ride to Oberlin takes 180 miles and will cost you around $34. From Cincinnati, the ticket costs about $91 for a journey of 385 miles.

Airports near Oberlin

CAKAkron/Canton
CLECleveland Hopkins Intl

Airlines serving Oberlin

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Oberlin

Most booked hotels in Oberlin

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The Hotel At Oberlin
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 141 reviews)
$259+
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Wyndham Avon
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 454 reviews)
$110+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Cleveland/Sheffield
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 246 reviews)
$156+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Elyria
2 stars
Good (7.9, 461 reviews)
$129+
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Best Western Inn
2 stars
Good (7.6, 850 reviews)
$80+
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Courtyard By Marriott Cleveland Elyria
3 stars
Good (7.4, 175 reviews)
$137+
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Renting a car in Oberlin

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Oberlin (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Oberlin is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Oberlin (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Oberlin is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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