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

Midland in January
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Midland in January
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 1h 22m.

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.

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 1h 22m.

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

Lufthansa
Good (4,692 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,574 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,114 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,929 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,718 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,355 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (766 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (771 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (486 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (976 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (811 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (32 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (775 reviews)
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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

Holiday Inn Midland
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 486 reviews)
$153+
Springhill Suites Midland
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 193 reviews)
$165+
Hampton Inn Midland
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 127 reviews)
$166+
Baymont by Wyndham Midland
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 348 reviews)
$122+
The H Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 7 reviews)
$286+
Sleep Inn Midland
2 stars
Good (7.1, 201 reviews)
$117+

Renting a car in Midland

Renting a car in Midland costs $69 per day, on average, or $139 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 2% cheaper than airport locations in Midland.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Midland is Intermediate (Chevrolet Cruze or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Midland costs $69 per day, on average, or $139 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 2% cheaper than airport locations in Midland.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Midland is Intermediate (Chevrolet Cruze or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.