Bay City travel guide
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You're Going to Love Bay City
With a population of 34,932, Bay City is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Bay City deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Bay City
If you’re looking for affordable options, Real Seafood Company - Bay City (199 Uptown Drive) and MI Table (213 Center Ave Ste 10) are great picks.
When to visit Bay City
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bay City in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °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 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 3.1″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Bay City, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.
How to Get to Bay City
Plane
When flying to Bay City, you’ll arrive at Bay City MBS Intl (MBS), which is located 11 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Bay City include United Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Bay City departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 54m.
Train
The train station in Bay City is called Bay City Central Bus Terminal, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Bay City is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 97 miles from Bay City. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.
Airlines serving Bay City
Where to stay in Bay City
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Bay City, An IHG Hotel and AmericInn by Wyndham Bay City.
Where to stay in popular areas of Bay City
Most booked hotels in Bay City
Renting a car in Bay City
Renting a car in Bay City costs $72 per day, on average, or $144 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Bay City.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Bay City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Bay City is Intermediate (Nissan Kicks or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Jeep Compass or similar) are, on average, 24% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.