Cleveland travel guide
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You're Going to Love Cleveland
With a population of 396.815, Cleveland is a must-see destination in Ohio, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Cleveland deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Cleveland
Downtown is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Cleveland. These include popular favourites such as Turn Bar + Kitchen at The Ritz-Carlton Cleveland (1515 W 3rd St), Il Venetian (100 East St. Clair Avenue) and Blue Point Grille (700 West St. Clair Avenue). If you’re looking for affordable options, L'Albatros (11401 Bellflower Road) and Cowell & Hubbard (1305 Euclid Ave) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Supper Club at the Music Box (1148 Main Avenue) and Der Braumeister Restaurant (13046 Lorain Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Cleveland.
When to visit Cleveland
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cleveland in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -6 °C, with an average temperature of -2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 97 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Cleveland, with an average rainfall of 58 mm.
How to Get to Cleveland
Plane
Cleveland is served by 2 airports: Cleveland Hopkins Airport (CLE) and Cleveland Cuyahoga County (CGF). The closest to the city centre of Cleveland is Cleveland Hopkins Airport, which is located 16 km from the city centre. Further away is Cleveland Cuyahoga County, 18 km from the centre of Cleveland. The shortest flight to Cleveland from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 21h 56m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Cleveland. The train journey from Cleveland to South Bend takes 5h 39m and costs around $71 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $76 for a 7h 08m trip. The train station in Cleveland is called Cleveland Cleveland Station, and is located 0.7 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Cleveland is to pick up a car hire from Buffalo, which is about 278 km from Cleveland. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Budget, among others, in Buffalo.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cleveland, including Greyhound, Bus and FlixBus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Cleveland takes 748 km and will cost you around $192. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $68 for a journey of 1199 km. The most popular bus station is Cleveland Greyhound Station, located 1.1 km from the city centre of Cleveland. Cleveland Tubbs Jones Transit Ctr - 2115 E 22nd St is also a commonly used station, and is 1.6 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Cleveland
Where to stay in Cleveland
From 5-star hotels such as the The Ritz-Carlton Cleveland to great affordable options like the Wyndham Cleveland Airport, Cleveland offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $453 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $470 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tru by Hilton Cleveland Midtown and Holiday Inn Express Cleveland Downtown. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Cleveland, with prices from $45 to $3,639 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Cleveland are about 42% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Fairfax - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Holiday Inn Cleveland Clinic, Intercontinental Suites Hotel Cleveland and Intercontinental Cleveland, An IHG Hotel. The average nightly price for a double room in Fairfax is $240.
Where to stay in popular areas of Cleveland
Most booked hotels in Cleveland
Hiring a car in Cleveland
Hiring a car in Cleveland costs $106 per day, on average, or $212 if you want to hire it for 2 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Cleveland is the Hertz branch at 19601 Maplewood Ave, which is 15 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay $1.56 per litre in Cleveland (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.67 and $24.89. The most frequently booked car type in Cleveland is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.