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
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″.
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 Breeze Airways, Allegiant Air, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Ashland departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 45m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ashland. The train journey from Ashland to Pittsburgh takes 2h 54m and costs around $57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rochester, expect to pay about $30 for a 4h 24m 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
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashland, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Cincinnati, the bus ride to Ashland takes 335 miles and will cost you around $140. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $90 for a journey of 465 miles.
Airlines serving Ashland
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
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. The most frequently booked car type in Ashland is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Kicks or similar) are, on average, 32% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.