Car Rental - Midland

 

Rent a car in Midland, Michigan to traverse the many gardens and nature centers surrounding the Tri-Cities. This family-friendly urban hub is known for its unspoiled forests and excellent road links to Bay City and Saginaw.

We have a car rental pick-up location at nearby Freeland’s MBS International Airport, 20 minutes from Midland.

Once you arrive in Midland, it’s easy to explore nature trails or take to the toboggan runs. Plus, it’s 20 minutes to Bay City in your rental car and a half-hour to Saginaw and the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge. For big trips, the I-75 makes light work of journeys to Detroit.

In Midland, we have rental cars for all kinds of outings, including forest-ready SUVs, family hatchbacks and pick-up trucks.

Whether you’re in town to visit family, take care of business or get lost in the beauty of central Michigan, Hertz car rental helps you on your way.

Midland Locations

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A Quick Guide to Midland

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Chippewa Nature Center

400 South Badour Road, MI, 48640

The Great Lake State is known for its abundance of forests and trails – at Chippewa Nature Center, the spirit of flora and fauna appreciation has been alive since 1963.

Head into the visitor center to see displays, then choose a walking route for up to 3.5 miles of bliss. Look out for the 1870s style homestead cabin and the Sugarhouse, where maple is processed each March. Parking is available onsite for your Midland car rental.

Forest

Midland City Forest Park

South Look, MI, 48642

Winter has its own magic in Midland – the city is known as the home of Santa’s House, where everyone’s favorite bearded gift-bearer greets visitors on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. It’s also a hub for winter sports. At Midland City Forest Park, you can try tobogganing, ice skating or cross-country skiing.

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Sanford Lake Beach

MI, 48657

This relaxing lakeside beach is just 20 minutes north of Midland in your car rental. Besides relaxing on the sand, this is a great place to play golf or bring the family for a day out at the aquatic spray park.

 

 

Fairfield Inn & Suites

506 East Buttles Street, MI, 48640

Situated conveniently close to Downtown yet tantalizingly near to Dow Diamond baseball field and many of Midland’s best parks, this Marriott hotel has air conditioning, sofa beds and folding cribs for relaxed family stays. Swim a few laps in the pool, then enjoy a hearty breakfast to prepare for the day’s adventures. There’s also complimentary parking available onsite for your holiday rental car.

The H Hotel

111 West Main Street, MI, 48640

Easily one of Midland’s most sophisticated guest houses, The H Hotel bears four stars and prides itself on offering stellar service – from the complimentary valet parking and three on-site restaurants right down to the 24-hour room service. Check in to a suite to benefit from the comfort of an Olympic queen bed and a separate living area.

Residence Inn

850 Joe Mann Boulevard, MI, 48642

This extended stay hotel is favored by corporate travelers. It’s located in Midland’s north, where shopping is high on the agenda and business headquarters are everywhere.

Residence Inn’s suites all come with kitchen facilities and high-speed internet. There’s also a fitness center, pool, hot tub and a free grocery shopping service. Plus, there’s free parking available for your Midland car rental.

Gratzi

120 East Main Street, MI, 48640

Italian-American fare is served from a menu which varies according to the season or desires of the moment at Gratzi’s Midland outlet. You can often expect to start with antipasti and then indulge in artisan pizza baked in a gas-fired stone oven. You can easily park your car rental on a nearby street or in the Ashman Street parking lot located just behind the restaurant.

Maru Sushi & Grill

715 East Main Street #120, Midland, MI 48640

Maru Sushi & Grill is a charming Japanese eatery with a menu fit for meat lovers, vegetarians and vegans alike. Order colorful and fresh platters of expertly-rolled sushi, crispy gyozas, and succulent shrimp hibachi on steamed or fried rice. For those who don’t mind a little kick, try the firecracker shrimp doused in a spicy garlic and chili sauce. 

Molasses Smokehouse

201 East Main Street, MI, 48640

For sweet and smoky St Louis-style barbecue flavors, the vibrant Molasses Smokehouse is sure to impress. Visit for plates combining one, two or three meats and pair with sides such as creamed corn and barbecue beans. There’s also delectable mac and cheese bowls plus gluten-free options aplenty.

Driving In and Around Midland

  • 800 Joe Mann Boulevard Parking (48642) is in the north of the city, close to Midland Mall, Midland Soccer Club and Midland County Fairgrounds.
  • Larkin Parking Garage (48640) has 50 metered spaces on the first floor for your rental car, plus others for long-term lease.
  • Downtown parking is sometimes available free for up to three hours – look out for signposted on-street spots.

 

  • Michigan 47 (M-47) is a state trunkline highway which leads from Freeland – and MBS International Airport – to Midland in the north and Saginaw in the south.
  • US Route 10 (US-10) leads east from Midland to Bay City. West, this highway takes you to Clare, Reed City and Ludington on Lake Michigan.
  • Interstate 75 (I-75) is a major highway between Midland and Detroit. It continues south to Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee – but you can also take this road north into the fabled Atlanta State Forest Area in Michigan’s most remote quarters.

 

How to Get From Freeland’s MBS International Airport to Downtown Midland

It takes 20 minutes to drive the 13 miles from MBS International Airport to downtown Midland in your Midland rental car.

  1. Leave the car rental parking lot at Freeland’s Airport, then follow the one-way system until you reach Garfield Road.
  2. Turn right, then stay on Garfield Road for about 10 minutes.
  3. Take a left on to US-10.
  4. Use Exit 12B to join US-10 West, then follow Patrick Road and Indian Street towards the city center.
  5. At the lights, take a left on to Jerome Street to reach the heart of Downtown.

 

How to Get From Midland to Detroit

Detroit is just a two-hour drive from our Midland rental car location. Just use US-10 to reach I-75, then head south. At Detroit, join the I-375 which will take you to Downtown.

 

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