Frederick travel guide

Frederick Tourism | Frederick Guide

You're Going to Love Frederick

With a population of 65,239, Frederick is a must-see destination in Maryland, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Frederick deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Frederick

If you’re looking for affordable options, Isabella's - Frederick (44 North Market Street) and Bella Trattoria (129 North Market Street) are great picks.

When to visit Frederick

Frederick in January
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Frederick in January
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Frederick in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 33.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Frederick, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.

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How to Get to Frederick

Plane

When flying to Frederick, you’ll arrive at Frederick (FDK), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Frederick departs from Boston and takes around 1h 28m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Frederick, followed by Acela. The train journey from Frederick to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 53m trip. The train station in Frederick is called Frederick, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Frederick is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 40 miles from Frederick. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Frederick, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Frederick takes 175 miles and will cost you around $12. From New York, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 270 miles. Frederick’s bus station is located 1.6 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Frederick, you’ll arrive at Frederick (FDK), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Frederick departs from Boston and takes around 1h 28m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Frederick, followed by Acela. The train journey from Frederick to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 53m trip. The train station in Frederick is called Frederick, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Frederick is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 40 miles from Frederick. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Frederick, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Frederick takes 175 miles and will cost you around $12. From New York, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 270 miles. Frederick’s bus station is located 1.6 miles from the city center.

Airports near Frederick

Airlines serving Frederick

KLM
Good (846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,585 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,936 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,171 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,724 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (513 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,588 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (726 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,355 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (186 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Frederick

Most booked hotels in Frederick

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Frederick, MD
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1953 reviews)
$91+
Hilton Garden Inn Frederick
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 172 reviews)
$131+
Hampton Inn Frederick
3 stars
Good (7.5, 349 reviews)
$131+
Best Western Historic Frederick
2 stars
Good (7.3, 618 reviews)
$97+
Frederick Inn Bed and Breakfast
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$179+
Super 8 by Wyndham Frederick
2 stars
Good (6.9, 413 reviews)
$58+

Renting a car in Frederick

Renting a car in Frederick costs $66 per day, on average, or $131 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Frederick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Frederick is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Frederick costs $66 per day, on average, or $131 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Frederick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Frederick is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.