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

Grayling travel guide

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You're Going to Love Grayling

With a population of 1,844, Grayling is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Grayling deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Grayling

Grayling in December
Estimated hotel price
$78
1 night at 3-star hotel
Grayling in December
Estimated hotel price
$78
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Grayling in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °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 19.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 3.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Grayling, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.

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How to Get to Grayling

Plane

Although Grayling doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Traverse City Cherry Capital (TVC), which is located 43 miles from Grayling. Traverse City Cherry Capital is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, United Airlines, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Grayling departs from Boston and takes around 2h 34m.

Car

Another option to get to Grayling is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 181 miles from Grayling. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Detroit.

Plane

Although Grayling doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Traverse City Cherry Capital (TVC), which is located 43 miles from Grayling. Traverse City Cherry Capital is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, United Airlines, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Grayling departs from Boston and takes around 2h 34m.

Car

Another option to get to Grayling is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 181 miles from Grayling. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Detroit.

Airports near Grayling

TVCTraverse City Cherry Capital
PLNPellston Emmet County
MBSBay City MBS Intl

Airlines serving Grayling

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,574 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,094 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)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,448 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,184 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,640 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,394 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (333 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,054 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (552 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,201 reviews)
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Where to stay in Grayling

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Days Inn by Wyndham Grayling and Super 8 by Wyndham Grayling.

Where to stay in popular areas of Grayling

Most booked hotels in Grayling

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Woodland Motor Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 207 reviews)
$105+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Grayling
2 stars
Good (7.8, 497 reviews)
$70+
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River Country Motor Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 3 reviews)
$92+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Grayling
2 stars
Good (7.5, 238 reviews)
$70+
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Ramada by Wyndham Grayling Hotel & Conference Center
2 stars
Okay (4.9, 990 reviews)
$52+
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Renting a car in Grayling

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Grayling (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.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Grayling (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.