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 KLM. The shortest domestic flight to Saginaw departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 25m.

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 American Rent-A-Car, among others, in Detroit.

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 KLM. The shortest domestic flight to Saginaw departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 25m.

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 American Rent-A-Car, among others, in Detroit.

Airlines serving Saginaw

Lufthansa
Good (8,018 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,519 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,992 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,449 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,390 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,954 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,590 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (919 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,576 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,783 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,194 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,075 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (409 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,398 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,257 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,342 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,393 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

Home2 Suites by Hilton Saginaw
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 267 reviews)
$125+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Saginaw
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 422 reviews)
$115+
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Saginaw
3 stars
Good (7.9, 413 reviews)
$98+
Baymont by Wyndham Bridgeport/Frankenmuth
2 stars
Good (7.4, 1381 reviews)
$61+
Knights Inn Bridgeport Frankenmuth
2 stars
Good (7.4, 652 reviews)
$65+
Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast
2 stars
Excellent (10, 1 review)
$1,104+

Renting a car in Saginaw

Renting a car in Saginaw costs $62 per day, on average, or $187 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 13% cheaper than airport locations in Saginaw.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Saginaw is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Venue or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Saginaw costs $62 per day, on average, or $187 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 13% cheaper than airport locations in Saginaw.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Saginaw is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Venue or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.