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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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Shelby Township travel guide

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You're Going to Love Shelby Township

With a population of 74,099, Shelby Township is a must-see destination in Michigan, 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 Shelby Township has to offer.

Where to Eat in Shelby Township

If you’re looking for affordable options, Da Francesco's Ristorante & Bar (49521 Van Dyke Ave) and Marcus Bar & Grill (55690 Van Dyke Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Shelby Township

Shelby Township in December
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shelby Township in December
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Shelby Township

Plane

Although Shelby Township doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Detroit All airports (DTT), which is located 23 miles from Shelby Township. The shortest domestic flight to Shelby Township departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Shelby Township. The train journey from Shelby Township 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.

Car

Another option to get to Shelby Township is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 23 miles from Shelby Township. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Shelby Township doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Detroit All airports (DTT), which is located 23 miles from Shelby Township. The shortest domestic flight to Shelby Township departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Shelby Township. The train journey from Shelby Township 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.

Car

Another option to get to Shelby Township is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 23 miles from Shelby Township. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

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

Airports near Shelby Township

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FNTFlint Bishop

Airlines serving Shelby Township

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 Shelby Township

Most booked hotels in Shelby Township

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Cambria Hotel Detroit-Shelby Township
3 stars
Excellent (9, 169 reviews)
$138+
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Royal Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 145 reviews)
$261+
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Hyatt Place Detroit Utica
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 396 reviews)
$101+
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Hampton Inn Detroit/Utica-Shelby Township
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 210 reviews)
$129+
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Staybridge Suites Detroit-Utica
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 340 reviews)
$110+
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Comfort Inn Utica
2 stars
Good (7.9, 441 reviews)
$71+
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Renting a car in Shelby Township

Renting a car in Shelby Township 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Shelby Township.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Shelby Township (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.

Renting a car in Shelby Township 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Shelby Township.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Shelby Township (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.

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