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