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

West Branch travel guide

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You're Going to Love West Branch

With a population of 2,139, West Branch is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. West Branch deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit West Branch

West Branch in November
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel
West Branch in November
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to West Branch in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10.4 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 3.3″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in West Branch, with an average rainfall of 1.4″.

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How to Get to West Branch

Plane

Although West Branch doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bay City MBS Intl (MBS), which is located 84 km from West Branch. Traverse City Cherry Capital is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to West Branch departs from Minneapolis and takes around 3h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to West Branch is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 236 km from West Branch. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Detroit.

Plane

Although West Branch doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bay City MBS Intl (MBS), which is located 84 km from West Branch. Traverse City Cherry Capital is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to West Branch departs from Minneapolis and takes around 3h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to West Branch is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 236 km from West Branch. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Detroit.

Airports near West Branch

TVCTraverse City Cherry Capital
FNTFlint Bishop
MBSBay City MBS Intl

Airlines serving West Branch

KLM
Good (1,580 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,223 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,470 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,568 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,660 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,214 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,533 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,038 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,929 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,464 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,220 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,758 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,054 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (669 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,442 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (679 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of West Branch

Most booked hotels in West Branch

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Clear Lake Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 45 reviews)
$125+
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Super 8 by Wyndham West Branch
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 611 reviews)
$119+
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Lumber Jack Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 13 reviews)
$131+
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Tri terrace Motel
2 stars
Good (7.4, 122 reviews)
$83+
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Renting a car in West Branch

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in West Branch (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.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in West Branch (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.