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RedfordRedford, Michigan

Skip as a destination: Redford is a residential suburb with one historic theatre. Use it only if you need a cheap bed near Detroit or Livonia.

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Redford is a quiet, mostly residential township in Wayne County, about 20 minutes northwest of downtown Detroit. Its only notable attraction is the Redford Theatre, a restored 1928 movie palace that still shows films and hosts organ concerts. There are no major museums, parks or dining scenes. Most travellers pass through on I-96 without stopping. One hour is enough to see the theatre's exterior; a show adds 2–3 hours.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
May–Oct
avoid Jan–Feb (cold, snow)
Airport
DTW
Nights
0

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This is a basic guide for Redford: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Redford, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee (diner)$2–3
  • Street or quick mealDiner breakfast$8–12
  • Budget bedBudget motel room, a night, per roomUS$60
  • Mid-range bedBudget motel room, a night, per roomUS$80
  • High-end bedBudget motel room, a night, per roomUS$120

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$100 · High US$180

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Redford Theatre (1928 movie palace)
Airports
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (About 25 min by car via I-94 and I-96; no direct public transit.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    0°C (32°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    2°C (36°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    8°C (46°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  5. May

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    17°C (63°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    9°C (48°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    3°C (37°F)

Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F) low), wettest Dec (13 rain days), driest Feb (10). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Redford: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

0°C (32°F)

−7°C (19°F)

12 rd

Feb

2°C (36°F)

−6°C (21°F)

10 rd

Mar

8°C (46°F)

−2°C (28°F)

11 rd

Apr

15°C (59°F)

4°C (39°F)

12 rd

May

21°C (70°F)

10°C (50°F)

12 rd

Jun

27°C (81°F)

16°C (61°F)

11 rd

Jul

29°C (84°F)

18°C (64°F)

10 rd

Aug

28°C (82°F)

17°C (63°F)

10 rd

Sep

24°C (75°F)

13°C (55°F)

10 rd

Oct

17°C (63°F)

7°C (45°F)

10 rd

Nov

9°C (48°F)

1°C (34°F)

11 rd

Dec

3°C (37°F)

−4°C (25°F)

13 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Car is essential. SMART bus routes 200 and 275 run along Grand River Avenue and Telegraph Road, but frequencies are low (30–60 min). Uber/Lyft available.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Detroitgo

Door to door: 20–30 min

I-96 east, about 20 min

Downtown museums, stadiums and restaurants.

Dearborngo

Door to door: 15–20 min

I-96 east to Southfield Freeway, about 15 min

The Henry Ford museum and Greenfield Village.

Livoniago

Door to door: 10 min

I-96 west, about 10 min

Shopping and restaurants.

Plymouth, Michigango

Door to door: 25 min

I-96 west to M-14, about 20 min

Walkable downtown with breweries.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Along Telegraph Road / US 24

Chain motels and a few independent inns; car needed.

Near I-96 & Beech Daly

Budget hotels close to the freeway; noise possible.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$60–90 excl. bed
Mid
$90–150 excl. bed
High
$150+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Chain hotel room1 × 1 night × US$130US$130
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$100US$200
Redford Theatre ticket2 × US$10 · checkUS$20
Uber from DTW to Redford1 × US$35 · checkUS$35
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$39
Trip total≈ US$212 per person per day, bed includedUS$424

2026 estimate in USD; car rental not included.

Prices of common things

Redford Theatre ticketcheck$5–10
Coffee (diner)$2–3
Diner breakfast$8–12
Pizza (large)$12–18
Gas (per gallon)check$3.50–4.50

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Redford is a typical American suburb; property crime is the main concern. Lock your car and don't leave valuables visible. The area around some motels on Telegraph Road can feel sketchy at night.
  • No sidewalks on many roads; walking between sights is not practical.
  • Redford Theatre shows sell out on weekends: buy tickets online in advance.
  • Some motels on Telegraph Road have hourly rates; check reviews before booking.

Emergency numbers

Police / Fire / Ambulance
911
Redford Township Police (non-emergency)
+1 313 387-2550

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To this address, pleaseTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police / Fire / Ambulance911
  • Redford Township Police (non-emergency)+1 313 387-2550

Embassy

The nearest consulates are in Detroit (Canada, Mexico, Iraq, Japan, check). Most other countries have embassies in Washington, DC.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • DTW → Redford (Uber): about $30–45, 25 min
  • Redford → Downtown Detroit (Uber): about $20–30, 20 min

Say or show

  • Hello — Hello (heh-LOH)
  • Thank you — Thank you (thank yoo)
  • How much? — How much? (how MUCH)
  • Where is the theatre? — Where is the theatre? (wair iz the THEE-uh-ter)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Redford. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, snow) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Place page for Redford Theatre with show schedule and ticket link.
  2. Eat page for the handful of independent diners (check).
  3. Sleep page with motel quality filter.

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