Flint travel guide

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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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Flint has to offer.

Where to Eat in Flint

If you’re looking for affordable options, Xolo Flint Igloos (555 S Saginaw St) and Redwood Steakhouse & Brewery (5304 Gateway Ctr) are great picks.

When to visit Flint

Flint in February
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Flint in February
Estimated hotel price
$94
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 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Flint include Allegiant Air, American Airlines and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Flint departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 34m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Flint. The train station in Flint is called Flint, and is located 1.8 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Flint is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 57 miles from Flint. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Detroit.

Plane

When flying to Flint, you’ll arrive at Flint Bishop (FNT), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Flint include Allegiant Air, American Airlines and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Flint departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 34m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Flint. The train station in Flint is called Flint, and is located 1.8 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Flint is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 57 miles from Flint. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Detroit.

Airports near Flint

Airlines serving Flint

Lufthansa
Good (7,031 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,332 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,581 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,398 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,780 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,895 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,641 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,884 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (785 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,303 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,698 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,670 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (343 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,284 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,687 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,322 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,088 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,859 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,184 reviews)
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Where to stay in Flint

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn and Suites Flint/Grand Blanc and Holiday Inn Express Flint-Campus Area.

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, 162 reviews)
$123+
Hilton Garden Inn Flint Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 174 reviews)
$133+
Home2 Suites by Hilton Grand Blanc Flint
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 143 reviews)
$141+
Holiday Inn Express Flint-Campus Area
2 stars
Excellent (8, 778 reviews)
$82+
Comfort Inn & Suites Grand Blanc/Flint
2 stars
Excellent (8, 630 reviews)
$99+
Best Western Plus Flint Airport Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (7.6, 980 reviews)
$86+

Renting a car in Flint

Renting a car in Flint costs $58 per day, on average, or $173 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Budget, Hertz and Alamo are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Flint is the Budget branch at 3425 West Bristol Road, which is 4 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Flint.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Flint is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Flint costs $58 per day, on average, or $173 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Budget, Hertz and Alamo are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Flint is the Budget branch at 3425 West Bristol Road, which is 4 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Flint.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Flint is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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