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
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel
Flint in January
Estimated hotel price
$90
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 United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Flint departs from Jacksonville and takes around 2h 20m.

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 United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Flint departs from Jacksonville and takes around 2h 20m.

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

LANLansing Capital City
FNTFlint Bishop

Airlines serving Flint

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,574 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,094 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,438 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,505 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,522 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,448 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 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

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Hilton Garden Inn Flint Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (9, 205 reviews)
$115+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Flint Grand Blanc
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 177 reviews)
$127+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Grand Blanc Flint
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 152 reviews)
$141+
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Comfort Inn & Suites Grand Blanc/Flint
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 674 reviews)
$90+
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Holiday Inn Express Flint-Campus Area By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8, 917 reviews)
$64+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Grand Blanc By IHG
2 stars
Good (7.2, 282 reviews)
$90+
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Renting a car in Flint

Renting a car in Flint costs $46 per day, on average, or $184 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 22% cheaper than airport locations in Flint.

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Flint is Luxury (Cadillac Escalade or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Toyota Crown or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Flint costs $46 per day, on average, or $184 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 22% cheaper than airport locations in Flint.

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Flint is Luxury (Cadillac Escalade or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Toyota Crown or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Flint

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$36/day

Compact

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$36/day

Economy
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