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

Midland travel guide

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You're Going to Love Midland

With a population of 111,147, Midland is a must-see destination in Texas, 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 Midland has to offer.

Where to Eat in Midland

If you’re looking for affordable options, Venezia Restaurant (2101 W Wadley Ave) and Pi Social - Midland (203 W Wall St) are great picks.

When to visit Midland

Midland in August
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel
Midland in August
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Midland in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 95 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 2.2″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Midland, with an average rainfall of 0.6″.

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How to Get to Midland

Plane

When flying to Midland, you’ll arrive at Midland Intl (MAF), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Midland include United Airlines, American Airlines and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Midland departs from Dallas and takes around 1h 20m.

Bus

Midland’s bus station is located 2 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Midland, you’ll arrive at Midland Intl (MAF), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Midland include United Airlines, American Airlines and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Midland departs from Dallas and takes around 1h 20m.

Bus

Midland’s bus station is located 2 miles from the city center.

Airports near Midland

MAFMidland Intl
HOBHobbs Lea County

Airlines serving Midland

Lufthansa
Good (7,653 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,614 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,114 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,444 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,562 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,545 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,559 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (221 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (956 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,066 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (560 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (401 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (4,257 reviews)
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Where to stay in Midland

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include SpringHill Suites by Marriott Midland Odessa and MainStay Suites.

Where to stay in popular areas of Midland

Most booked hotels in Midland

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Residence Inn by Marriott Midland
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 298 reviews)
$86+
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Wyndham Midland Downtown
4 stars
Good (7.6, 165 reviews)
$73+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Midland
3 stars
Good (7.3, 617 reviews)
$60+
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Wyndham Garden Midland
3 stars
Good (6.6, 550 reviews)
$69+
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Grand Texan Hotel & Convention Center
3 stars
Okay (4.7, 569 reviews)
$48+
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La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Midland
3 stars
Mediocre (3.9, 1028 reviews)
$45+
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Renting a car in Midland

Renting a car in Midland costs $70 per day, on average, or $279 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Budget, Hertz and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Midland is the Hertz branch at 9506 La Force Blvd, which is 9 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Midland.

Expect to pay $3.26 per gallon in Midland (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.07 and $52.09. The most frequently booked car type in Midland is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Midland costs $70 per day, on average, or $279 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Budget, Hertz and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Midland is the Hertz branch at 9506 La Force Blvd, which is 9 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Midland.

Expect to pay $3.26 per gallon in Midland (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.07 and $52.09. The most frequently booked car type in Midland is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Midland

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$27/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$28/day

Compact
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