Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Ashland travel guide

Ashland Tourism | Ashland Guide

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ashland has to offer.

When to visit Ashland

Ashland in November
Estimated hotel price
$78
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashland in November
Estimated hotel price
$78
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″.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

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 American Airlines, Southwest, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Ashland departs from New York and takes around 1h 44m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ashland, followed by Train. The train journey from Ashland to Chicago takes 7h 08m and costs around $70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $121 for a 10h 56m 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 American Rent-A-Car, among others, in Detroit.

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 American Airlines, Southwest, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Ashland departs from New York and takes around 1h 44m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ashland, followed by Train. The train journey from Ashland to Chicago takes 7h 08m and costs around $70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $121 for a 10h 56m 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 American Rent-A-Car, among others, in Detroit.

Airports near Ashland

CAKAkron/Canton
CLECleveland Hopkins Intl
CMHColumbus

Airlines serving Ashland

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,786 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,291 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,253 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,134 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,423 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,714 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,206 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,475 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (12,041 reviews)
Show more
Find flights to Ashland

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

See all
Hampton Inn & Suites Ashland
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 321 reviews)
$121+
View
Quality Inn Ashland East
2 stars
Good (7.7, 327 reviews)
$66+
View
Surrey Inn Ashland
2 stars
Good (7.5, 111 reviews)
$60+
View
Motel 6 Ashland Oh
2 stars
Good (6.9, 278 reviews)
$57+
View
Wingate by Wyndham Ashland
2 stars
Good (6.9, 279 reviews)
$81+
View
Super 8 by Wyndham Ashland
2 stars
Good (6.8, 293 reviews)
$57+
View

Renting a car in Ashland

Renting a car in Ashland costs $63 per day, on average, or $190 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Cleveland Hopkins Intl.

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90. The most frequently booked car type in Ashland is Full-size (Nissan Maxima or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are, on average, 3% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Ashland costs $63 per day, on average, or $190 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Cleveland Hopkins Intl.

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90. The most frequently booked car type in Ashland is Full-size (Nissan Maxima or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are, on average, 3% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Find car rentals in Ashland