Southfield travel guide

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You're Going to Love Southfield

With a population of 71,739, Southfield is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Southfield deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Southfield

If you’re looking for affordable options, Meriwether's (25485 Telegraph Road) and Bacco Ristorante - Michigan (29410 Northwestern Highway) are great picks.

When to visit Southfield

Southfield in November
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Southfield in November
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Southfield

Plane

Although Southfield doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Detroit All airports (DTT), which is located 21 km from Southfield. The shortest domestic flight to Southfield departs from Philadelphia and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Southfield. The train journey from Southfield to Kalamazoo takes 3h 12m and costs around $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $34 for a 5h 20m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Southfield is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 21 km from Southfield. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Southfield, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Toronto, the bus ride to Southfield takes 563 km and will cost you around $68. From South Bend, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 579 km. Southfield’s bus station is located 4 km from the city center.

Plane

Although Southfield doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Detroit All airports (DTT), which is located 21 km from Southfield. The shortest domestic flight to Southfield departs from Philadelphia and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Southfield. The train journey from Southfield to Kalamazoo takes 3h 12m and costs around $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $34 for a 5h 20m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Southfield is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 21 km from Southfield. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Southfield, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Toronto, the bus ride to Southfield takes 563 km and will cost you around $68. From South Bend, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 579 km. Southfield’s bus station is located 4 km from the city center.

Airports near Southfield

Airlines serving Southfield

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,510 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,610 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,304 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,565 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (479 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,943 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,815 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,612 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (716 reviews)
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Where to stay in Southfield

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Southfield - Detroit and Red Roof Inn Southfield.

Where to stay in popular areas of Southfield

Most booked hotels in Southfield

The Townsend Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 76 reviews)
$288+
Daxton Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 146 reviews)
$448+
Hyatt Place Detroit/Royal Oak
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 351 reviews)
$211+
Hotel Royal Oak
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 270 reviews)
$168+
Holiday Inn & Suites Farmington Hills - Detroit Nw
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 247 reviews)
$100+
The Westin Southfield Detroit
4 stars
Good (7.8, 510 reviews)
$147+

Renting a car in Southfield

Renting a car in Southfield costs $56 per day, on average, or $113 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 25% cheaper than airport locations in Southfield.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Southfield (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Southfield is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard Car or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Southfield costs $56 per day, on average, or $113 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 25% cheaper than airport locations in Southfield.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Southfield (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Southfield is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard Car or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Southfield

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