Introduction
What to do
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.

Activities & attractions in Midland

Petroleum Museum
Museums•Science & Tech

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, Air Canada and Southwest. The shortest domestic flight to Midland departs from Wichita and takes around 4h 32m.

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, Air Canada and Southwest. The shortest domestic flight to Midland departs from Wichita and takes around 4h 32m.

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 (7,863 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,813 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,147 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,463 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,835 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,100 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,009 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (231 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,486 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (427 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (618 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (4,324 reviews)
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Where to stay in Midland

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

Where to stay in popular areas of Midland

Most booked hotels in Midland

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Hilton Garden Inn Midland
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 339 reviews)
$95+
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Four Points by Sheraton Midland
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 369 reviews)
$112+
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Wyndham Midland Downtown
4 stars
Good (7.7, 220 reviews)
$85+
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Wyndham Garden Midland
3 stars
Good (6.8, 558 reviews)
$91+
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Grand Texan Hotel & Convention Center
3 stars
Okay (4.9, 578 reviews)
$51+
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La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Midland
3 stars
Okay (4, 1061 reviews)
$56+
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Renting a car in Midland

Renting a car in Midland costs $64 per day, on average, or $255 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Midland.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. The most frequently booked car type in Midland is Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 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, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Midland costs $64 per day, on average, or $255 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Midland.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. The most frequently booked car type in Midland is Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 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, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Midland

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$36/day

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Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$37/day

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