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 16 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Midland include Air France, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Midland departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 17m.

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 Turo and Dollar, 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 Air France, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Midland departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 17m.

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 Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Airlines serving Midland

Lufthansa
Good (4,698 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,966 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,964 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,359 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (760 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (770 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (485 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (973 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (32 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (814 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (777 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, 485 reviews)
$154+
Springhill Suites Midland
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 191 reviews)
$169+
Hampton Inn Midland
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 127 reviews)
$167+
The H Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 7 reviews)
$285+
Baymont by Wyndham Midland
2 stars
Excellent (8, 345 reviews)
$123+
Sleep Inn Midland
2 stars
Good (7.1, 200 reviews)
$119+

Renting a car in Midland

Renting a car in Midland costs $69 per day, on average, or $139 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 9% 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. The most frequently booked car type in Midland is Premium (Land Rover Range Rover Sport or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Midland costs $69 per day, on average, or $139 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 9% 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. The most frequently booked car type in Midland is Premium (Land Rover Range Rover Sport or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.