Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Midland has to offer.

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Activities & attractions in Midland

Where to Eat in Midland

If you’re looking for affordable options, Buffalo Wild Wings - Midland (6728 Eastman Ave) and Cafe Zinc (111 W Main Street) are great picks.

When to visit Midland

Midland in November
Estimated hotel price
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel
Midland in November
Estimated hotel price
$141
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 WestJet, Delta and KLM. The shortest domestic flight to Midland departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 25m.

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 Payless, 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 WestJet, Delta and KLM. The shortest domestic flight to Midland departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 25m.

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 Payless, among others, in Detroit.

Airlines serving Midland

Lufthansa
Good (8,231 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,578 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,228 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,584 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,662 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,222 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,645 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,937 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,464 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,315 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,985 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,914 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,599 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,766 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Midland

Most booked hotels in Midland

The H Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 294 reviews)
$201+
Holiday Inn Midland By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 697 reviews)
$133+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Midland
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 244 reviews)
$126+
Hampton Inn Midland
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 245 reviews)
$125+
Baymont by Wyndham Midland
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 638 reviews)
$111+
Sleep Inn Midland - Bay City West
2 stars
Good (7.5, 362 reviews)
$104+

Renting a car in Midland

Renting a car in Midland costs $63 per day, on average, or $189 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Midland.

Expect to pay $4.50 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 $54.06 and $72.07. The most frequently booked car type in Midland is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 29% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Midland costs $63 per day, on average, or $189 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Midland.

Expect to pay $4.50 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 $54.06 and $72.07. The most frequently booked car type in Midland is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 29% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.