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You're Going to Love Detroit

With a population of 713,777, Detroit is the largest city in Michigan, United States by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Detroit to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Detroit

Downtown is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Detroit. These include popular favourites such as The Gallery & The Fresco (241 Madison Ave.), Stadium Club - Detroit Athletic Club (241 Madison St) and London Chop House (155 W Congress St). If you’re looking for affordable options, Roast - A Michael Symon Restaurant (1128 Washington Blvd) and Iridescence (2901 Grand River Ave) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Whitney (4421 Woodward Ave) and Lumen Detroit (1903 Grand River Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Detroit.

When to visit Detroit

Detroit in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 222
1 night at 3-star hotel
Detroit in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 222
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Detroit in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -7 °C, with an average temperature of -4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 79 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Detroit, with an average rainfall of 46 mm.

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How to Get to Detroit

Plane

When flying to Detroit, you’ll arrive at Detroit Metro Airport (DTW), which is located 28 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Detroit from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Detroit. The train journey from Detroit to Kalamazoo takes 3h 12m and costs around C$ 46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about C$ 53 for a 5h 20m trip. The train station in Detroit is called Detroit, and is located 4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Detroit is to pick up a car rental from Cleveland, which is about 146 km from Detroit. You’ll find branches of Budget and Avis, among others, in Cleveland.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Detroit, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Hamilton, the bus ride to Detroit takes 531 km and will cost you around C$ 64. From Chicago, the ticket costs about C$ 49 for a journey of 595 km. The most popular bus station is Detroit 5815 Vernor Hwy, located 5 km from downtown Detroit. Detroit Bus is also a commonly used station, and is 1.3 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Detroit, you’ll arrive at Detroit Metro Airport (DTW), which is located 28 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Detroit from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Detroit. The train journey from Detroit to Kalamazoo takes 3h 12m and costs around C$ 46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about C$ 53 for a 5h 20m trip. The train station in Detroit is called Detroit, and is located 4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Detroit is to pick up a car rental from Cleveland, which is about 146 km from Detroit. You’ll find branches of Budget and Avis, among others, in Cleveland.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Detroit, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Hamilton, the bus ride to Detroit takes 531 km and will cost you around C$ 64. From Chicago, the ticket costs about C$ 49 for a journey of 595 km. The most popular bus station is Detroit 5815 Vernor Hwy, located 5 km from downtown Detroit. Detroit Bus is also a commonly used station, and is 1.3 km from the city centre.

Airports near Detroit

Airlines serving Detroit

Lufthansa
Good (7,012 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,335 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,774 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,330 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,867 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,636 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,841 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,462 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,300 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,669 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,708 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (342 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,281 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,324 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,695 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,085 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,855 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,182 reviews)
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Where to stay in Detroit

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Inn Detroit Downtown and Comfort Inn Downtown. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Detroit, with prices from C$ 34 to C$ 876 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Detroit are about 22% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Downtown - In Detroit’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Sonder Gabriel Richard, Shinola Hotel and Kasa Cadillac Square Detroit.

Downtown - In Detroit’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Sonder Gabriel Richard, Shinola Hotel and Kasa Cadillac Square Detroit.
Most popular hotel in Detroit by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Detroit

Most booked hotels in Detroit

Atheneum Suite Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 239+
The Godfrey Detroit, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 224+
The Siren Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 182+
Hollywood Casino at Greektown
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 203+
MGM Grand Detroit
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 272+
Fort Pontchartrain Detroit, a Wyndham Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 239+

Renting a car in Detroit

Renting a car in Detroit costs C$ 104 per day, on average. Alamo, National and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Detroit is the Hertz branch at 289b Lucas Drive, which is 25 km from the downtown.

Expect to pay C$ 1.29 per litre in Detroit (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 15.47 and C$ 20.62. The most frequently booked car type in Detroit is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Detroit costs C$ 104 per day, on average. Alamo, National and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Detroit is the Hertz branch at 289b Lucas Drive, which is 25 km from the downtown.

Expect to pay C$ 1.29 per litre in Detroit (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 15.47 and C$ 20.62. The most frequently booked car type in Detroit is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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