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.
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 Pickwick & Frolic (2035 E. 4th Street). 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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 62h 38m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Cleveland. The train journey from Cleveland to South Bend takes 4h 36m and costs around RM 289 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about RM 412 for a 6h 05m trip. The train station in Cleveland is called Cleveland Cleveland Station, and is located 0.7 km from the city centre.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cleveland, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Buffalo, the bus ride to Cleveland takes 370 km and will cost you around RM 275. From South Bend, the ticket costs about RM 237 for a journey of 515 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 RM 1,428 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,511 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 RM 142 to RM 11,675 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Cleveland are about 43% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Fairfax - In Cleveland’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Holiday Inn Cleveland Clinic, Intercontinental Suites Hotel Cleveland and Intercontinental Cleveland, An IHG Hotel.
University Circle - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as The Glidden House, Courtyard by Marriott Cleveland University Circle and The Tudor Arms Hotel Cleveland - a DoubleTree by Hilton. The average nightly price for a double room in University Circle is RM 635.
Where to stay in popular areas of Cleveland
Most booked hotels in Cleveland
Hiring a car in Cleveland
Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Thrifty 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 RM 4.93 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 RM 59.12 and RM 78.82. The most frequently booked car type in Cleveland is Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Buick Encore or similar) is, on average, 28% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.