Find Motels in Benzie County, MI

Benzie County Motels for the Frugal Traveler

In the larger Traverse City area, you can select from 21 low-priced motels among more than 774 lodging choices. When you pick one of these budget accommodations, you might not have many of the amenities found in a traditional hotel but you'll save more money for your trip.

When you save on your room price, you can enjoy more of the attractions in Benzie County. In the area, favorite places to visit include Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

Fun fact: In the U.S., motels became more commonplace at the end of the 1940s with the popularity of car travel and road trips, peaking in the 1960s with over 60,000 properties. When you stay at a motel property, you'll often have access to your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot.

Below you'll find some of Expedia customers' favorite motels in the larger area:

M22 Inn Empire

• Located 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from the heart of Benzie County
• Enjoy access to the picnic area, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

Empire Lakeshore Inn

• Free WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area are available during your stay.
• Central Benzie County is 11.3 mi (18.2 km) away

Coastal Suites Resort

• Enjoy access to the picnic area, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking.
• Located 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from the heart of Benzie County

Econo Lodge Traverse City

• Central Benzie County is 17.8 mi (28.6 km) away
• A spa tub along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay.

M-22 Inn Glen Arbor

• 17.1 mi (27.5 km) from the heart of Benzie County
• Enjoy access to the free parking, along with in-room amenities like free wired Internet.

Things to Do in Benzie County

These are some outdoorsy places nearby:

• Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
• Platte Lake
• Turtle Lake

Some landmarks to see in the area include:

• Michigan Legacy Art Park
• Empire Bluff Trail
• Frankfort Light

While you're checking out the area, consider visiting:

• Champion Hill Golf Course
• Crystal Lake Golf Club
• Pinecroft Golf Course

Best Time to Visit Benzie County

• The hottest months are typically July and August, while January and February are the coldest months
• January-March: Daytime temperatures average 45° F and nighttime temperatures average 18° F
• April-June: 76° F is the daytime average and 30° F is the nighttime average
• July-September: Daytime averages are around 77° F and nighttime averages are around 47° F
• October-December: The average temperatures are 62° F during the day and 20° F at night
• Average rainfall is 34.88 inches in a year

How to Get to Benzie County and Around the Area