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

Saginaw travel guide

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You're Going to Love Saginaw

With a population of 51,508, Saginaw 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 Saginaw has to offer.

When to visit Saginaw

Saginaw in December
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Saginaw in December
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Saginaw in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °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 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 4.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Saginaw, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.

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How to Get to Saginaw

Plane

When flying to Saginaw, you’ll arrive at Bay City MBS Intl (MBS), which is located 17 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Saginaw include WestJet, Delta and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Saginaw departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 14m.

Car

Another option to get to Saginaw is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 141 km from Saginaw. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Saginaw’s bus station is located 2.2 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Saginaw, you’ll arrive at Bay City MBS Intl (MBS), which is located 17 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Saginaw include WestJet, Delta and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Saginaw departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 14m.

Car

Another option to get to Saginaw is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 141 km from Saginaw. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Saginaw’s bus station is located 2.2 km from the city center.

Airports near Saginaw

GRRGrand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl
FNTFlint Bishop

Airlines serving Saginaw

Lufthansa
Good (7,972 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,943 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,459 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,344 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,208 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (911 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,680 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,769 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,723 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,995 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (405 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,230 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,312 reviews)
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Where to stay in Saginaw

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saginaw By IHG and Comfort Suites Saginaw North.

Where to stay in popular areas of Saginaw

Most booked hotels in Saginaw

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Saginaw
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 267 reviews)
$121+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Saginaw
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 421 reviews)
$115+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Saginaw
3 stars
Good (7.8, 413 reviews)
$98+
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Baymont by Wyndham Bridgeport/Frankenmuth
2 stars
Good (7.4, 1381 reviews)
$61+
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Knights Inn Bridgeport Frankenmuth
2 stars
Good (7.4, 651 reviews)
$56+
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Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast
2 stars
Excellent (10, 1 review)
$1,104+
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Renting a car in Saginaw

Renting a car in Saginaw costs $58 per day, on average, or $174 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Saginaw.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Saginaw (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Saginaw, while also 7% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Saginaw costs $58 per day, on average, or $174 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Saginaw.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Saginaw (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Saginaw, while also 7% cheaper than other types, on average.

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