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How to get there
Where to stay
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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 January
Estimated hotel price
$82
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashland in January
Estimated hotel price
$82
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 72 km from Ashland. Akron/Canton is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Ashland departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ashland, followed by Train. The train journey from Ashland to Chicago takes 6h 05m and costs around $49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $85 for a 10h 56m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ashland is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 174 km from Ashland. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Detroit.

Plane

Although Ashland doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cleveland Hopkins Airport (CLE), which is located 72 km from Ashland. Akron/Canton is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Ashland departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ashland, followed by Train. The train journey from Ashland to Chicago takes 6h 05m and costs around $49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $85 for a 10h 56m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ashland is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 174 km from Ashland. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Detroit.

Airports near Ashland

CAKAkron/Canton
CLECleveland Hopkins Intl
CMHColumbus

Airlines serving Ashland

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,573 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,088 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,093 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,429 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ashland

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

Where to stay in popular areas of Ashland

Most booked hotels in Ashland

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Hampton Inn & Suites Ashland
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 316 reviews)
$133+
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Quality Inn Ashland East
2 stars
Good (7.7, 324 reviews)
$70+
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Surrey Inn Ashland
2 stars
Good (7.5, 111 reviews)
$69+
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Motel 6 Ashland Oh
2 stars
Good (6.9, 275 reviews)
$63+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Ashland
2 stars
Good (6.9, 292 reviews)
$60+
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Wingate by Wyndham Ashland
2 stars
Good (6.8, 271 reviews)
$79+
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Renting a car in Ashland

Renting a car in Ashland costs $61 per day, on average, or $122 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, 15% more expensive than at Cleveland Hopkins Intl.

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.97 and $53.30. Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ashland, while also 6% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Ashland costs $61 per day, on average, or $122 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, 15% more expensive than at Cleveland Hopkins Intl.

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.97 and $53.30. Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ashland, while also 6% cheaper than other types, on average.

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