Quick Guide

March – June

Spring is the sweet spot in Detroit, when sunny days and cool nights make going out a pleasure, but the tourist season hasn’t hit.

July – September

Summer brings days in the 80s and nights in the 60s. Activity heats up, and travel prices rise.

October – December

Fall ushers in changing leaves and cooler temperatures. Holiday trimmings keep the city looking bright.

January – March

Winter travel prices are low, but watch for snowstorms and pack your snow-ready parkas.

Visas

Travelers from outside the United States will need a valid passport, as well as ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) eligibility or a full visa.

Money

Currency is in U.S. dollars and ATMs are easy to find in Detroit.

Travel Health

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is the best resources for up-to-date information and guidance. Before traveling, research and prepare for what to do if you get sick while away.

Getting Here

Detroit’s main airport is Detroit-Wayne County Airport (DTW), 20 miles southwest of downtown. It’s 25 minutes by taxi; rideshares are also available.

Getting Around

You’ll find rideshares and taxis widely available. The Detroit People Mover is a light rail system with stops throughout downtown Detroit. Check the schedule before riding.

Local Lingo

Carbonated beverages are called pop, and store names tend to be pluralized. (“Going to the Walmart’s”). Michiganders pride themselves on being from the region known to have a neutral accent, which is why so many broadcast anchors have been recruited from the Midwest.

Must-Have Apps

Detroit History Tours; Uber; Lyft

Insider Tip

Get up to speed on 300 years of history at Detroit Historical Museum‘s engaging exhibits, including “Motor City Music,” “Streets of Old Detroit” and “Detroit: the Arsenal of Democracy.”

March – June

Spring is the sweet spot in Detroit, when sunny days and cool nights make going out a pleasure, but the tourist season hasn’t hit.

July – September

Summer brings days in the 80s and nights in the 60s. Activity heats up, and travel prices rise.

October – December

Fall ushers in changing leaves and cooler temperatures. Holiday trimmings keep the city looking bright.

January – March

Winter travel prices are low, but watch for snowstorms and pack your snow-ready parkas.

Visas

Travelers from outside the United States will need a valid passport, as well as ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) eligibility or a full visa.

Money

Currency is in U.S. dollars and ATMs are easy to find in Detroit.

Travel Health

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is the best resources for up-to-date information and guidance. Before traveling, research and prepare for what to do if you get sick while away.

Getting Here

Detroit’s main airport is Detroit-Wayne County Airport (DTW), 20 miles southwest of downtown. It’s 25 minutes by taxi; rideshares are also available.

Getting Around

You’ll find rideshares and taxis widely available. The Detroit People Mover is a light rail system with stops throughout downtown Detroit. Check the schedule before riding.

Local Lingo

Carbonated beverages are called pop, and store names tend to be pluralized. (“Going to the Walmart’s”). Michiganders pride themselves on being from the region known to have a neutral accent, which is why so many broadcast anchors have been recruited from the Midwest.

Must-Have Apps

Detroit History Tours; Uber; Lyft

Insider Tip

Get up to speed on 300 years of history at Detroit Historical Museum‘s engaging exhibits, including “Motor City Music,” “Streets of Old Detroit” and “Detroit: the Arsenal of Democracy.”