Birmingham travel guide
Birmingham Tourism | Birmingham Guide
You're Going to Love Birmingham
With a population of 20,103, Birmingham is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Birmingham deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Birmingham
If you’re looking for affordable options, Terra Kitchen & Cocktails (260 N Old Woodward Ave) and 220 Merrill (220 E Merrill St) are great picks.
When to visit Birmingham
How to Get to Birmingham
Plane
Although Birmingham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Detroit All airports (DTT), which is located 17 miles from Birmingham. The shortest domestic flight to Birmingham departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 48m.
Car
Another option to get to Birmingham is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 17 miles from Birmingham. You’ll find branches of Payless and Movly, among others, in Detroit.
Airlines serving Birmingham
Where to stay in popular areas of Birmingham
Most booked hotels in Birmingham
Renting a car in Birmingham
Renting a car in Birmingham 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Birmingham.
Expect to pay $4.77 per gallon in Birmingham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.24 and $76.31. Full-size (Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Cargo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Birmingham, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.