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
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″.
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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 35m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Frederick, followed by Acela. The train journey from Frederick to Baltimore takes 0h 29m and costs around $11 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, CoachRun and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Frederick takes 175 miles and will cost you around $12. From New York, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 275 miles. Frederick’s bus station is located 1.6 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Frederick
Where to stay in popular areas of Frederick
Most booked hotels in Frederick
Renting a car in Frederick
Renting a car in Frederick costs $69 per day, on average, or $139 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. Full-size (Kia Optima or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Frederick, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car rental deals in Frederick
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$37/day
Luxury
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$64/day