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Kidron
Go for half a day: Lehman's plus the Thursday auction, then sleep in Wooster or Berlin — Kidron has almost no beds.
Kidron is a small Wayne County village of about 950 people in Ohio's Amish Country, and it exists on this site for one reason: Lehman's, the non-electric hardware store that draws buyers from worldwide. Add the Thursday livestock auction and flea market and you have a solid half day. There is one known bed and no bar, so most travellers base in Wooster, Berlin or Millersburg and drive in.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Oct; Thursday and Saturday mornings for the auction and flea market
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, little open); Thanksgiving and Ascension weeks shift the auction day
- Airports
- CAK · CLE · CMH
- Nights
- 0–1
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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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Kidron911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Wayne County Sheriff (non-emergency)330-287-5750
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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 Kidron, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyVery low crime; the real risks are rural driving — buggies, deer and unlit roads at dusk — plus heat and ticks on summer walks.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 330-287-5750 Wayne County Sheriff (non-emergency)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckCAK Akron-Canton (Closest useful airport, about 45 min by car; check current routes).
- Getting aroundNo public transport worth planning around.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$2–4
- Sit-down mealper personTip 18–22% on top.$15–28
- Street or quick mealDeli sandwich or soup$8–14
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data plan, about a week$10–30
- Budget bedWhole-house rental (up to 6), a night, per roomUS$200
- Mid-range bedMotel or chain hotel room (Wooster), a night, per roomUS$130
- High-end bedMotel or chain hotel room (Wooster), a night, per roomUS$220
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$120 · High US$220
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.
- Airports
- CAK Akron-Canton (Closest useful airport, about 45 min by car; check current routes) · CLE Cleveland Hopkins (About 1 h 15 min by car; larger airline choice) · CMH Columbus (About 2 h by car; use only if the fare gap is large)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Feb
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Mar
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
not flagged
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Sep (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kidron: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
12 rd
Feb
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
10 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
11 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
12 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
11 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
11 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
10 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
11 rd
Dec
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
12 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
No public transport worth planning around. Drive: OH-52 runs north–south through the village, OH-188 east–west, with US-30 and US-250 nearby. A car is required; parking at Lehman's and the auction is free and easy outside event mornings.
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: About 30 min
Drive OH-52 north, about 20 miles
Hotels, bars and a walkable downtown; the sensible base.
Door to door: About 25–30 min
Drive south via OH-557 and US-62
Amish Country shops and food; pairs with Kidron in one day.
Millersburg, Ohio
goDoor to door: About 35–40 min
Drive south via OH-83
County seat with more lodging and restaurants.
Door to door: About 25 min
Drive north via OH-94 and US-30
Small; only worth it if you are already heading north.
Orrville
cautionDoor to door: About 20 min
Drive north via OH-57
Rail and factory-town stop; not a destination on its own.
Charm
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Drive south via OH-557
Small Amish community with craft shops; combine with Berlin.
Marshallville
skipDoor to door: About 30 min
Drive north via OH-94
Nothing here that beats the Kidron half day.
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.
Kidron village
One known B&B; book far ahead or plan to sleep elsewhere.
Wooster
About 20 miles northwest; the practical base with hotels, bars and restaurants.
Berlin and Millersburg
Amish Country lodging 20–30 min south; better for a two-day loop.
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
- Budget
- $60–110 excl. bed
- Mid
- $110–200 excl. bed
- High
- $200+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel or chain hotel room (Wooster)1 × 1 night × US$130 | US$130 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120 | US$240 |
| Rental car, one day1 × US$60 · check | US$60 |
| Fuel, Kidron loop from Wooster1 × US$10 · check | US$10 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$47 |
| Trip total≈ US$259 per person per day, bed included | US$517 |
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2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $2–4 |
| Deli sandwich or soup | $8–14 |
| Sit-down meal, per personTip 18–22% on top. | $15–28 |
| Lehman's non-electric item (oil lamp, hand tool)check | $15–80 |
| Auction buyer's numberAsk at the office; terms vary by sale. | check |
| eSIM or data plan, about a week | $10–30 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The auction runs Thursday from 11:00, with flea market Thursdays and Saturdays until early afternoon, seasonal: confirm before driving.The auction runs Thursday from 11:00 AM, with flea market Thursdays and Saturdays until early afternoon, seasonal: confirm before driving.
- Ascension Day and Thanksgiving weeks move the sale to the following day.
- Most businesses close Sunday; some Amish-run shops close on other days too.
- No bar in the village; alcohol means Wooster.
- Cell coverage is fine, but rural roads have no lighting and buggies share them after dark: slow down.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Wayne County Sheriff (non-emergency)
- 330-287-5750
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Give the driver the street number and road name; rural addresses use road numbers, not street names.To this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Wayne County Sheriff (non-emergency)330-287-5750
Embassy
No consulates in the village; your country's nearest consulate or embassy is in Cleveland, Columbus or Washington, DC.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- CAK → Kidron by car: about 45 min, roughly $55–75 by taxi or rideshare (check)
- Wooster → Kidron by car: about 20 miles, 30 min
- Rental car, one day: about $50–90 plus fuel (check)
Say or show
- Lehman's is at 1 Lehman Circle, off Kidron Road. — Where is Lehman's?
- Livestock sale Thursdays at 11:00; flea market Thursdays and Saturdays, seasonal. — Is the auction on today?
- Most shops do; some Amish-run stands are cash only. — Do you take cards?
- Almost none — book in Wooster, Berlin or Millersburg. — Is there a hotel in the village?
Kidron is a village, not a city: hours and event days change with the season. Call ahead for the auction and Lehman's.
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 Kidron. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct; Thursday and Saturday mornings for the auction and flea market · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, little open); Thanksgiving and Ascension weeks shift the auction day · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 7 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for CAK and CLE: drive times, rental desks, overnight fallback in Wooster.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Lehman's, the auction grounds, Sonnenberg Village, the Town & Country store.
- Place pages with verified hours (Lehman's, auction, flea market, relief sale) and eat pages with last orders.
- Event-day fixtures for the Thursday auction and the first-Saturday-of-August relief sale.