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 10 miles 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 2h 32m.

Car

Another option to get to Saginaw is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 87 miles from Saginaw. You’ll find branches of Turo and American Rent-A-Car, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Saginaw’s bus station is located 1.4 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Saginaw, you’ll arrive at Bay City MBS Intl (MBS), which is located 10 miles 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 2h 32m.

Car

Another option to get to Saginaw is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 87 miles from Saginaw. You’ll find branches of Turo and American Rent-A-Car, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Saginaw’s bus station is located 1.4 miles from the city center.

Airlines serving Saginaw

Lufthansa
Good (8,000 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,979 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,455 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,366 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,945 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,216 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,588 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,712 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,777 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,034 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (407 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,250 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,329 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,439 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 (7.8, 413 reviews)
$98+
Baymont by Wyndham Bridgeport/Frankenmuth
2 stars
Good (7.4, 1381 reviews)
$62+
Knights Inn Bridgeport Frankenmuth
2 stars
Good (7.4, 651 reviews)
$65+
Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast
2 stars
Excellent (10, 1 review)
$1,104+

Renting a car in Saginaw

Renting a car in Saginaw costs $57 per day, on average, or $172 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Saginaw.

Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31. The most frequently booked car type in Saginaw is Luxury (Cadillac XT5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Venue or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Saginaw costs $57 per day, on average, or $172 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Saginaw.

Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31. The most frequently booked car type in Saginaw is Luxury (Cadillac XT5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Venue or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.