Midland travel guide
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You're Going to Love Midland
With a population of 41,863, Midland is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Midland deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Midland
If you’re looking for affordable options, Gratzi Midland (120 E Main St) and Buffalo Wild Wings - Midland (6728 Eastman Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Midland
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Midland 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 February, when it can get as cold as 14 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Midland, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.
How to Get to Midland
Plane
When flying to Midland, 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 Midland include United Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Midland departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 54m.
Car
Another option to get to Midland is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 107 miles from Midland. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.
Airlines serving Midland
Where to stay in Midland
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sleep Inn Midland and Hampton Inn Midland.
Where to stay in popular areas of Midland
Most booked hotels in Midland
Renting a car in Midland
Renting a car in Midland costs $67 per day, on average, or $134 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Midland.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Midland (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 Midland is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.