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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ashland to see all of its attractions.
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″.
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, American Airlines, Avianca and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Ashland departs from New York and takes around 1h 43m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ashland. The train journey from Ashland to Pittsburgh takes 2h 54m and costs around $67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Syracuse, expect to pay about $51 for a 5h 48m trip.
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 Hertz and Turo, among others, in Detroit.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashland, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Ashland takes 465 miles and will cost you around $90. From Newark, the ticket costs about $157 for a journey of 710 miles.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Inn and Motel 6 Ashland Oh.
Renting a car in Ashland costs $51 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Ashland.
Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36.