Ypsilanti travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ypsilanti

With a population of 19,435, Ypsilanti is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Ypsilanti deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Ypsilanti

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ollie Food and Spirits (42 E Cross St) and The View Restaurant (1275 S Huron St) are great picks.

When to visit Ypsilanti

Ypsilanti in January
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ypsilanti in January
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ypsilanti

Plane

When flying to Ypsilanti, you’ll arrive at Detroit Metro Airport (DTW), which is located 22 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Ypsilanti departs from New York and takes around 1h 57m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ypsilanti.

Car

Another option to get to Ypsilanti is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 47 km from Ypsilanti. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ypsilanti, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Cincinnati, the bus ride to Ypsilanti takes 515 km and will cost you around $81. From Toronto, the ticket costs about $46 for a journey of 563 km.

Plane

When flying to Ypsilanti, you’ll arrive at Detroit Metro Airport (DTW), which is located 22 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Ypsilanti departs from New York and takes around 1h 57m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ypsilanti.

Car

Another option to get to Ypsilanti is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 47 km from Ypsilanti. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ypsilanti, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Cincinnati, the bus ride to Ypsilanti takes 515 km and will cost you around $81. From Toronto, the ticket costs about $46 for a journey of 563 km.

Airports near Ypsilanti

Airlines serving Ypsilanti

Lufthansa
Good (4,662 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,485 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,786 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,567 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ypsilanti

Most booked hotels in Ypsilanti

Hampton Inn & Suites Ypsilanti
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 275 reviews)
$138+
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ann Arbor Ypsilanti
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 189 reviews)
$134+
Ann Arbor Regent Hotel and Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1455 reviews)
$144+
Weber's Hotel & Restaurant
4 stars
Excellent (9, 20 reviews)
$142+
Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 210 reviews)
$142+
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ann Arbor
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 673 reviews)
$101+

Renting a car in Ypsilanti

Renting a car in Ypsilanti costs $60 per day, on average, or $120 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Ypsilanti.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Ypsilanti (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. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ypsilanti, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Ypsilanti costs $60 per day, on average, or $120 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Ypsilanti.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Ypsilanti (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. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ypsilanti, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.