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 March
Estimated hotel price
$83
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashland in March
Estimated hotel price
$83
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 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 Orlando and takes around 2h 29m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ashland. The train journey from Ashland to Pittsburgh takes 2h 54m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $36 for a 5h 39m 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 FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Ashland takes 465 miles and will cost you around $45. From Silver Spring, the ticket costs about $107 for a journey of 560 miles.

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 Orlando and takes around 2h 29m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ashland. The train journey from Ashland to Pittsburgh takes 2h 54m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $36 for a 5h 39m 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 FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Ashland takes 465 miles and will cost you around $45. From Silver Spring, the ticket costs about $107 for a journey of 560 miles.

Airports near Ashland

Airlines serving Ashland

Lufthansa
Good (4,664 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (941 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,534 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,613 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,119 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,859 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,176 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,651 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 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 Surrey Inn Ashland.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ashland

Most booked hotels in Ashland

Hampton Inn Suites Ashland, Ohio
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 200 reviews)
$148+
Hampton Inn & Suites Mansfield-South @ I-71
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 230 reviews)
$174+
Best Western Richland Inn-Mansfield
2 stars
Good (7.7, 139 reviews)
$131+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mansfield OH
2 stars
Good (7.5, 400 reviews)
$110+
Travelodge by Wyndham Mansfield
2 stars
Good (7.4, 634 reviews)
$74+
Quality Inn
2 stars
Good (7, 119 reviews)
$95+

Renting a car in Ashland

Renting a car in Ashland costs $62 per day, on average, or $125 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Ashland.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.

Renting a car in Ashland costs $62 per day, on average, or $125 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Ashland.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.