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

Royal Oak travel guide

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You're Going to Love Royal Oak

With a population of 57,236, Royal Oak is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Royal Oak deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Royal Oak

If you’re looking for affordable options, Andiamo Royal Oak (129 S. Main Street) and Pinky's Rooftop - Royal Oak (100 S Main) are great picks.

When to visit Royal Oak

Royal Oak in April
Estimated hotel price
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel
Royal Oak in April
Estimated hotel price
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Royal Oak

Plane

Although Royal Oak doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Detroit All airports (DTT), which is located 12 miles from Royal Oak. The shortest domestic flight to Royal Oak departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Royal Oak. The train journey from Royal Oak to Kalamazoo takes 3h 12m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $39 for a 5h 20m trip. The train station in Royal Oak is called Royal Oak, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Royal Oak is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 11 miles from Royal Oak. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Royal Oak, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Royal Oak takes 365 miles and will cost you around $70. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $160 for a journey of 545 miles.

Plane

Although Royal Oak doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Detroit All airports (DTT), which is located 12 miles from Royal Oak. The shortest domestic flight to Royal Oak departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Royal Oak. The train journey from Royal Oak to Kalamazoo takes 3h 12m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $39 for a 5h 20m trip. The train station in Royal Oak is called Royal Oak, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Royal Oak is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 11 miles from Royal Oak. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Royal Oak, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Royal Oak takes 365 miles and will cost you around $70. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $160 for a journey of 545 miles.

Airports near Royal Oak

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FNTFlint Bishop

Airlines serving Royal Oak

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 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 (9,243 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 (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Royal Oak

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Royal Oak, with prices from $174 to $192 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Royal Oak are about 72% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Royal Oak by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Royal Oak

Most booked hotels in Royal Oak

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Hyatt Place Detroit/Royal Oak
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 300 reviews)
$192+
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Hotel Royal Oak
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 427 reviews)
$174+
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The Westin Southfield Detroit
4 stars
Good (7.9, 877 reviews)
$162+
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Radisson Hotel Southfield-Detroit
3 stars
Good (7.1, 361 reviews)
$104+
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Baymont by Wyndham Madison Heights Detroit Area
2 stars
Good (7, 666 reviews)
$64+
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Marvin's Garden Inn
2 stars
Okay (4.4, 4 reviews)
$78+
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Renting a car in Royal Oak

Renting a car in Royal Oak costs $60 per day, on average, or $121 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Royal Oak.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Royal Oak (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 Royal Oak is Intermediate (Chevrolet Captiva or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Nissan Altima or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Royal Oak costs $60 per day, on average, or $121 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Royal Oak.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Royal Oak (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 Royal Oak is Intermediate (Chevrolet Captiva or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Nissan Altima or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Royal Oak

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$40/day

Economy

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$44/day

Full-size
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