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

Flint travel guide

Flint Tourism | Flint Guide

You're Going to Love Flint

With a population of 102.434, Flint 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Flint has to offer.

Where to Eat in Flint

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sauce Italian American Kitchen (352 S. Saginaw St.) and Buffalo Wild Wings - Flint (3192 S Linden Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Flint

Flint in January
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel
Flint in January
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Flint in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °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 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 3.5″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Flint, with an average rainfall of 1.3″.

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How to Get to Flint

Plane

When flying to Flint, you’ll arrive at Flint Bishop (FNT), which is located 7 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Flint include Allegiant Air, United Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Flint departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 33m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Flint. The train station in Flint is called Flint, and is located 2.9 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Flint is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 91 km from Flint. You’ll find branches of Turo and American Rent-A-Car, among others, in Detroit.

Plane

When flying to Flint, you’ll arrive at Flint Bishop (FNT), which is located 7 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Flint include Allegiant Air, United Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Flint departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 33m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Flint. The train station in Flint is called Flint, and is located 2.9 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Flint is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 91 km from Flint. You’ll find branches of Turo and American Rent-A-Car, among others, in Detroit.

Airports near Flint

Airlines serving Flint

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,921 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,884 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,405 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,304 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,921 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,179 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,569 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,581 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,749 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,923 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,386 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (400 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,203 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,275 reviews)
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Where to stay in Flint

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Flint-Campus Area By IHG and Best Western Plus Flint Airport Inn & Suites.

Most popular hotel in Flint by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Flint

Most booked hotels in Flint

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Flint Grand Blanc
2 stars
Excellent (9, 186 reviews)
$131+
Hampton Inn and Suites Flint/Grand Blanc
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 304 reviews)
$116+
Hilton Garden Inn Flint Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 224 reviews)
$125+
Home2 Suites by Hilton Grand Blanc Flint
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 161 reviews)
$142+
Comfort Inn & Suites Grand Blanc/Flint
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 691 reviews)
$91+
Holiday Inn Express Flint-Campus Area By IHG
2 stars
Good (7.9, 985 reviews)
$69+

Renting a car in Flint

Renting a car in Flint costs $49 per day, on average, or $195 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 44% cheaper than airport locations in Flint.

Expect to pay $4.47 per gallon in Flint (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Flint is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Crossover or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Kia Sedona or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Flint costs $49 per day, on average, or $195 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 44% cheaper than airport locations in Flint.

Expect to pay $4.47 per gallon in Flint (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Flint is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Crossover or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Kia Sedona or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.