Michigan has so much to offer holidaymakers who are looking to discover the lesser known areas of the United States. This northern state is filled with traditional American hospitality and small quaint towns. To get the best out of this beautiful state, a hire car is certainly recommended.

From the excitement of the Motor City of Detroit to the sands and sights of massive Lake Michigan, here lies a state overflowing with diversity. Almost surrounded by water, Michigan has vast forests that scatter a palette of colour between the lakes and the cities all year round.

No matter how much nature envelops the towns and cities, car is king in a state that made its fortune in motor manufacturing. So it would be entirely appropriate to arrange car hire. Michigan has a splendid road network, and the infrastructure is geared up to drive to anywhere you want to be in “The Great Lake State”. At the centre you’ll find Lansing – the state capital – little more than an hour’s drive west of Detroit. From here, car hire in Michigan can take you anywhere.

To get the best deal on cheap car hire in Michigan use TravelSupermarket to compare prices. Pre-booking your car rental in Michigan is often the best money-saver and it means you can collect your vehicle from one of the airports or a convenient downtown location in one of Michigan’s towns and cities.

Any traveller visiting Michigan will soon realise that this northern state has some wonderfully contrasting experiences to offer.

The Upper Peninsula region is filled with many of the natural beauty spots Michigan is famous for, including the jagged coastline of Pictured Rocks and the Porcupine Mountain range, which is a joy to drive through in any season. A hire car can make these kinds of natural attractions easily accessible and fun to discover for even a novice explorer, but be sure you pack a map.

If you're looking to visit within the “fall” be sure you take your hire car to the northern region of Michigan, which is famous for its vivid display of autumnal colours. The rich reds, burning oranges and glowing yellows are a pleasure to take in before retiring to a café to sample some American pumpkin pie.

The Lower Peninsula region of Michigan is surrounded by America's Great Lakes such as Lake Huron, Lake Superior and Lake Michigan. Huge areas of national parklands and sprawling coastlines boast beautiful freshwater beaches. The Sleeping Bear Dunes can be found in this part of the state surrounding Lake Michigan and are a sight to behold, with some dunes reaching 460ft high.