Bay City travel guide
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You're Going to Love Bay City
With a population of 34 932, Bay City 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 Bay City has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Bay City
Where to Eat in Bay City
If you’re looking for affordable options, Prost Wine Bar & Charcuterie - Bay City (283 Uptown Dr) and Buffalo Wild Wings - Bay City (4050 Wilder Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Bay City
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bay City 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 January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 3.1″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Bay City, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.
How to Get to Bay City
Plane
When flying to Bay City, you’ll arrive at Bay City MBS Intl (MBS), which is located 17 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Bay City include WestJet, Delta and KLM. The shortest domestic flight to Bay City departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 4h 39m.
Car
Another option to get to Bay City is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 155 km from Bay City. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Detroit.
Airlines serving Bay City
Where to stay in popular areas of Bay City
Most booked hotels in Bay City
Renting a car in Bay City
Renting a car in Bay City costs $50 per day, on average, or $149 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 36% cheaper than airport locations in Bay City.
Expect to pay $4.81 per gallon in Bay City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Bay City is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury rental cars (Cadillac CT5 or similar) are, on average, 33% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.