Midland travel guide

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You're Going to Love Midland

With a population of 41,863, Midland is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Midland deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Midland

If you’re looking for affordable options, Gratzi Midland (120 E Main St) and Buffalo Wild Wings - Midland (6728 Eastman Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Midland

Midland in January
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Midland in January
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Midland in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as 14 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Midland, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.

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How to Get to Midland

Plane

When flying to Midland, you’ll arrive at Bay City MBS Intl (MBS), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Midland include United Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Midland departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 22m.

Car

Another option to get to Midland is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 107 miles from Midland. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Plane

When flying to Midland, you’ll arrive at Bay City MBS Intl (MBS), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Midland include United Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Midland departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 22m.

Car

Another option to get to Midland is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 107 miles from Midland. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Airlines serving Midland

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,551 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,622 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,592 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,964 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,455 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,888 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,684 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,358 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (769 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (480 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (969 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (811 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (32 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (775 reviews)
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Where to stay in Midland

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sleep Inn Midland and Hampton Inn Midland.

Where to stay in popular areas of Midland

Most booked hotels in Midland

Holiday Inn Midland
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 488 reviews)
$153+
Springhill Suites Midland
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 194 reviews)
$165+
Hampton Inn Midland
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 127 reviews)
$163+
Baymont by Wyndham Midland
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 350 reviews)
$118+
The H Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 7 reviews)
$286+
Sleep Inn Midland
2 stars
Good (7.2, 197 reviews)
$114+

Renting a car in Midland

Renting a car in Midland costs $67 per day, on average, or $135 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Midland.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Midland (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.

Renting a car in Midland costs $67 per day, on average, or $135 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Midland.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Midland (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.