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

Gaylord travel guide

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You're Going to Love Gaylord

With a population of 3,645, Gaylord is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Gaylord deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Gaylord

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bennethum's Northern Inn (3917 Old US Highway 27 S) and Legends (3962 Wilkinson Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Gaylord

Gaylord in November
Estimated hotel price
$86
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gaylord in November
Estimated hotel price
$86
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gaylord in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10.4 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 3.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Gaylord, with an average rainfall of 1.8″.

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How to Get to Gaylord

Plane

Although Gaylord doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Pellston Emmet County (PLN), which is located 38 miles from Gaylord. Traverse City Cherry Capital is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Gaylord departs from Cincinnati and takes around 3h 31m.

Car

Another option to get to Gaylord is to pick up a car rental from Grand Rapids, which is about 151 miles from Gaylord. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Grand Rapids.

Plane

Although Gaylord doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Pellston Emmet County (PLN), which is located 38 miles from Gaylord. Traverse City Cherry Capital is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Gaylord departs from Cincinnati and takes around 3h 31m.

Car

Another option to get to Gaylord is to pick up a car rental from Grand Rapids, which is about 151 miles from Gaylord. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Grand Rapids.

Airports near Gaylord

TVCTraverse City Cherry Capital
PLNPellston Emmet County
CIUSault Ste. Marie Chippewa County

Airlines serving Gaylord

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,924 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,165 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (346 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (643 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (734 reviews)
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Where to stay in Gaylord

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn and Suites Gaylord and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gaylord.

Where to stay in popular areas of Gaylord

Most booked hotels in Gaylord

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Comfort Inn and Suites Gaylord
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 213 reviews)
$112+
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Best Western Gaylord
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 639 reviews)
$90+
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Tru by Hilton Gaylord
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 300 reviews)
$109+
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Baymont by Wyndham Gaylord
2 stars
Good (7.2, 1158 reviews)
$74+
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Treetops Resort
3 stars
Good (7.1, 2 reviews)
$134+
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Quality Inn Gaylord
2 stars
Okay (4.8, 664 reviews)
$72+
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Renting a car in Gaylord

Renting a car in Gaylord costs $66 per day, on average, or $132 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Gaylord.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Gaylord (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.

Renting a car in Gaylord costs $66 per day, on average, or $132 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Gaylord.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Gaylord (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.

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