Introduction
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. Midland deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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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 March
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel
Midland in March
Estimated hotel price
$135
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 16 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Midland include WestJet, Delta and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Midland departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Midland is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 172 km from Midland. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Turo, among others, in Detroit.

Plane

When flying to Midland, you’ll arrive at Bay City MBS Intl (MBS), which is located 16 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Midland include WestJet, Delta and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Midland departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Midland is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 172 km from Midland. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Turo, among others, in Detroit.

Airports near Midland

GRRGrand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl
LANLansing Capital City
FNTFlint Bishop

Airlines serving Midland

KLM
Good (1,450 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,769 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,719 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,166 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,106 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,246 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,507 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,678 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,697 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,848 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,053 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,087 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,701 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,445 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,188 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,917 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,578 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Midland

Most booked hotels in Midland

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The H Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 295 reviews)
$182+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Midland
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 83 reviews)
$126+
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Hampton Inn Midland
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 230 reviews)
$111+
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Holiday Inn Midland By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 669 reviews)
$88+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Midland
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 232 reviews)
$102+
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Baymont by Wyndham Midland
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 584 reviews)
$73+
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Renting a car in Midland

Renting a car in Midland costs $60 per day, on average, or $120 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Midland.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48. The most frequently booked car type in Midland is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Venue or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Midland costs $60 per day, on average, or $120 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Midland.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48. The most frequently booked car type in Midland is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Venue or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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