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

East Lansing travel guide

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You're Going to Love East Lansing

With a population of 48,579, East Lansing is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. East Lansing deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in East Lansing

If you’re looking for affordable options, The State Room at Michigan State University (219 S. Harrison Rd.) and Buffalo Wild Wings - East Lansing (360 Albert Ave) are great picks.

When to visit East Lansing

East Lansing in January
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel
East Lansing in January
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to East Lansing in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3.4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in East Lansing, with an average rainfall of 1.3″.

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How to Get to East Lansing

Plane

When flying to East Lansing, you’ll arrive at Lansing Capital City (LAN), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to East Lansing include American Airlines, Qatar Airways and Air France. The shortest domestic flight to East Lansing departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to East Lansing. The train station in East Lansing is called East Lansing, and is located 1.4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to East Lansing is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 171 miles from East Lansing. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Plane

When flying to East Lansing, you’ll arrive at Lansing Capital City (LAN), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to East Lansing include American Airlines, Qatar Airways and Air France. The shortest domestic flight to East Lansing departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to East Lansing. The train station in East Lansing is called East Lansing, and is located 1.4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to East Lansing is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 171 miles from East Lansing. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near East Lansing

DTWDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
GRRGrand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl
FNTFlint Bishop

Airlines serving East Lansing

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of East Lansing

Most booked hotels in East Lansing

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Hyatt House Lansing-University Area
3 stars
Excellent (9, 118 reviews)
$115+
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Graduate by Hilton East Lansing
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 315 reviews)
$168+
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Marriott East Lansing at University Place
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 191 reviews)
$225+
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Hilton Garden Inn Lansing West
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 168 reviews)
$130+
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Quality Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 599 reviews)
$82+
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott East Lansing
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 142 reviews)
$105+
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Renting a car in East Lansing

Renting a car in East Lansing costs $73 per day, on average, or $145 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in East Lansing (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in East Lansing is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in East Lansing costs $73 per day, on average, or $145 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in East Lansing (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in East Lansing is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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