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.
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 Allegiant Air, Avianca, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Ashland departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 49m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ashland. The train journey from Ashland to Rochester takes 4h 24m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $66 for a 7h 08m 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 Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashland, including Greyhound, Bus and FlixBus. From Cincinnati, the bus ride to Ashland takes 335 miles and will cost you around $70. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $101 for a journey of 370 miles.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Motel 6 Ashland Oh and Surrey Inn Ashland.
Renting a car in Ashland costs $67 per day, on average, or $134 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Ashland.
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38.