Ashland travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ashland

With a population of 20,362, Ashland is a must-see destination in Ohio, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Ashland deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Ashland

Ashland in March
Estimated hotel price
$83
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashland in March
Estimated hotel price
$83
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ashland in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Ashland, with an average rainfall of 2.1″.

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How to Get to Ashland

Plane

Although Ashland doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cleveland Hopkins Airport (CLE), which is located 45 miles from Ashland. Akron/Canton is the most popular, with regular flights from Allegiant Air, United Airlines, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Ashland departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ashland. The train journey from Ashland to Erie takes 1h 37m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Pittsburgh, expect to pay about $63 for a 2h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ashland is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 108 miles from Ashland. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ashland using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Cincinnati, the bus ride to Ashland takes 400 miles and will cost you around $41. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $120 for a journey of 505 miles.

Plane

Although Ashland doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cleveland Hopkins Airport (CLE), which is located 45 miles from Ashland. Akron/Canton is the most popular, with regular flights from Allegiant Air, United Airlines, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Ashland departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ashland. The train journey from Ashland to Erie takes 1h 37m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Pittsburgh, expect to pay about $63 for a 2h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ashland is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 108 miles from Ashland. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ashland using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Cincinnati, the bus ride to Ashland takes 400 miles and will cost you around $41. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $120 for a journey of 505 miles.

Airports near Ashland

Airlines serving Ashland

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (952 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,649 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,243 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,422 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,991 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,011 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (858 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,758 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (412 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ashland

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Inn and Motel 6 Ashland Oh.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ashland

Most booked hotels in Ashland

Hampton Inn Suites Ashland, Ohio
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 201 reviews)
$163+
Hampton Inn & Suites Mansfield-South @ I-71
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 229 reviews)
$174+
Best Western Richland Inn-Mansfield
2 stars
Good (7.7, 135 reviews)
$142+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mansfield OH
2 stars
Good (7.5, 399 reviews)
$108+
Travelodge by Wyndham Mansfield
2 stars
Good (7.4, 620 reviews)
$67+
Quality Inn
2 stars
Good (7, 123 reviews)
$112+

Renting a car in Ashland

Renting a car in Ashland costs $71 per day, on average, or $142 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Cleveland Hopkins Intl.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Ashland (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.

Renting a car in Ashland costs $71 per day, on average, or $142 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Cleveland Hopkins Intl.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Ashland (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.