Car Rental - Flint

 

Rent a car in Flint, Michigan to explore the seat of Genesee County, where an industrial history meets a nature-loving and artistic present.

We have a car rental pick-up location at Bishop International Airport, just 10 minutes from downtown Flint, so it’s easy to travel to the city’s museums. Or venture further afield with the freedom of your Flint holiday car rental – Detroit is an hour to the south, Lansing is 50 minutes west and Midland is 55 minutes north.

It’s also possible to travel from Flint to Ohio in just 90 minutes in a car rental. Or why not take the I-75 into the heart of Michigan’s remote and magical state forests?

Choose your favorite holiday or business rental car to hit the freeways near Flint – we have a ride just right for every trip, including pick-ups, coupes and smart business cars too.

Whether you’re in town to learn about the birthplace of General Motors or for an off-the-beaten-track camping trip, Hertz car rental in Flint makes it easy to see more.

Flint Locations

A Quick Guide to Flint

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Sloan Museum

4190 East Court Street, MI, 48509

Lovers of classic automobiles will adore the colorful exhibits at Sloan Museum, a star of the Flint Cultural Center named after the one-time chief executive of General Motors. There’s a heritage-oriented play place– Wisner’s Whizbang Emporium – for younger visitors, plus classic car models and displays charting the rise and decline of this important Michigan industry. 

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Crossroads Village

6140 North Bray Road, MI, 48505

Genesee County’s must-see living history museum has more than 30 fascinating structures, plus a historic steam railroad. Look out for the 1869 Colwell Opera House building or bring the family to ride the vintage carousel.

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Richfield County Park

6322 North Irish Road, MI, 48423

Drive 15 minutes north of Flint in your holiday car rental to find a blissful park that’s perfect for picnics, games and a host of recreational escapes. Hike or bike the 2.6-mile trail, test your serve in the tennis courts or simply enjoy a picnic amid the 345 acres of greenery.

Hilton Garden Inn Flint Downtown

110 West Kearsley Street, MI, 48502

This three-star hotel attracts visitors to its relaxed atmosphere and prime location – it’s within three miles of the Sloan Museum, Capital Theatre, Flint Farmers’ Market and within walking distance of Riverbank Park. The hotel has bright and breezy dining spaces, including Sauce Italian American Kitchen, plus a fitness center. 

Outdoor Adventures Lake Shore Resort

4392 North Irish Road, MI, 48423

If you’re in Flint for an adventurous outdoor vacation, this three-star camping resort just might seal the deal. The site is set near a spring-fed lake and has 99 rental units where you can pitch a tent or retreat inside a cozy cabin. There are seasonal outdoor pools, hot tubs and putt-putt golf facilities, plus live entertainment. 

Fairfield Inn & Suites Flint Grand Blanc

9044 Holly Road, MI, 48439

A fresh and smart finish makes this Marriott hotel ideal for business travel – the lobbies are adorned with exposed brick, stylish sofas and tables where you can grab a quick meeting before heading out in your business car rental. There are in-room workstations and coffee machines – and when the day is done, you can cool down in the indoor swimming pool.

Redwood Steakhouse

5304 Gateway Center, MI, 48507

Upscale and rustic, this steakhouse serves wild game as well as traditional filet mignon and prime rib. The raw bar is open Tuesday through Saturday – from here, you can order tuna nachos, crab rolls and California sushi with avocado.

Flint Crepe Company

555 Saginaw Street, MI, 48502

The industrial decor makes Flint’s premier creperie an atmospheric place to visit for lunch or dessert. Try a savory crepe enhanced with cheddar, chicken or tempeh. Got a sweet tooth? Indulge with a customized mix of chocolate chips, hazelnut sauce, cacao syrup and crumbled Graham cracker topping. 

Italia Gardens

G-3273 Miller Road, MI, 48507

After a long day exploring in a Flint rental car, tuck in at this Italian eatery – which has been serving locals since 1931. Hungry families will find a mix of delicacies on the menu, including Caesar salad, Sicilian sausage and a range of tomato and meat pasta dishes. It’s also a great place for wood-fired pizza.

Driving In and Around Flint

  • Downtown Flat Lot (48502) is open 24/7 and is suitable for parking your holiday car rental close to Riverfront Banquet Center and Riverbank Park. It’s just across the water from Genesee County Historical Society.
  • 500-598 Wallenberg Street Parking (48502) is just a block from Flint Farmers’ Market and a short walk from the Capitol Theatre.
  • Mill Street Garage (48502) offers easy access to the University of Michigan-Flint campus. It’s close to Whiley House Museum and the Flint Institute of Arts.
  • Interstate 475 (I-475) forms a beltway around Flint’s east side, leading from Creasey Bicentennial Park to Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad.
  • Interstate 69 (I-69) connects the airport to Flint. It also leads south-west to Lansing and Indiana.
  • Interstate 75 (I-75) is a major national highway. It leads from Flint to Detroit, then snakes further south to Cincinnati, Knoxville and Atlanta.

How to Get From Flint’s Bishop International Airport to Flint Cultural Center

It takes 10 minutes to drive the seven miles in your holiday car rental from Bishop International Airport to Flint Cultural Center, the home of the Flint Repertory Theatre and Flint Institute of Arts.

  1. Leave the Hertz car rental parking lot at Flint’s southern airport, following West Bristol Road towards I-75.
  2. Head north for a couple of minutes, then keep right to join I-69 East.
  3. Take Exit 137 to join I-475, heading north towards Saginaw.
  4. Use Exit 8A to join Chavez Drive, then make a left.

 

How to Get From Flint to Detroit

Detroit is a one-hour drive from Flint in your rental car. Take I-475 towards I-75 and it will take you south, all the way to the state’s largest city.

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