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

Jackson travel guide

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You're Going to Love Jackson

With a population of 33,534, Jackson 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 Jackson has to offer.

When to visit Jackson

Jackson in December
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jackson in December
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Jackson in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 3.5″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Jackson, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.

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How to Get to Jackson

Plane

Although Jackson doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lansing Capital City (LAN), which is located 38 miles from Jackson. The shortest domestic flight to Jackson departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 44m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Jackson, followed by AccesRail. The train station in Jackson is called Jackson, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Jackson is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 167 miles from Jackson. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Jackson, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Cincinnati, the bus ride to Jackson takes 325 miles and will cost you around $78. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 410 miles.

Plane

Although Jackson doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lansing Capital City (LAN), which is located 38 miles from Jackson. The shortest domestic flight to Jackson departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 44m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Jackson, followed by AccesRail. The train station in Jackson is called Jackson, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Jackson is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 167 miles from Jackson. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Jackson, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Cincinnati, the bus ride to Jackson takes 325 miles and will cost you around $78. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 410 miles.

Airports near Jackson

LANLansing Capital City
FNTFlint Bishop

Airlines serving Jackson

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,575 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,097 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,681 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,525 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 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 (11,452 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,147 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
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Where to stay in Jackson

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Jackson and Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Jackson.

Where to stay in popular areas of Jackson

Most booked hotels in Jackson

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jackson By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 314 reviews)
$79+
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Holiday Inn Jackson Nw - Airport Road By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.9, 342 reviews)
$107+
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Tru by Hilton Jackson, MI
3 stars
Good (7.8, 781 reviews)
$88+
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Baymont by Wyndham Jackson
2 stars
Good (7, 426 reviews)
$60+
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Travelodge by Wyndham Jackson
2 stars
Good (6.3, 332 reviews)
$51+
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Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Jackson
2 stars
Mediocre (3.9, 608 reviews)
$51+
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Renting a car in Jackson

Renting a car in Jackson costs $70 per day, on average, or $210 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Jackson (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 Jackson is Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Jackson costs $70 per day, on average, or $210 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Jackson (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 Jackson is Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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