Battle Creek travel guide
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You're Going to Love Battle Creek
With a population of 52,347, Battle Creek is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Battle Creek deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Battle Creek
If you’re looking for affordable options, Lucky Rooster (1299 Columbia Ave E) and WACO Kitchen - Battle Creek (15955 S Airport Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Battle Creek
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Battle Creek in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 3.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Battle Creek, with an average rainfall of 1.3″.
How to Get to Battle Creek
Plane
Although Battle Creek doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gerald R. Ford Airport (GRR), which is located 43 miles from Battle Creek. The shortest domestic flight to Battle Creek departs from Knoxville and takes around 3h 37m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Battle Creek. The train journey from Battle Creek to Chicago takes 2h 08m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Detroit, expect to pay about $39 for a 2h 47m trip. The train station in Battle Creek is called Battle Creek, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Battle Creek is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 129 miles from Battle Creek. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.
Airports near Battle Creek
Airlines serving Battle Creek
Where to stay in Battle Creek
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn by Marriott Battle Creek and Quality Inn & Suites Next to the Casino.
Where to stay in popular areas of Battle Creek
Most booked hotels in Battle Creek
Renting a car in Battle Creek
Renting a car in Battle Creek costs $64 per day, on average, or $129 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 22% cheaper than airport locations in Battle Creek.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Battle Creek (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.
Best car rental deals in Battle Creek
Full-size
5 Adults, 2 Bags
$42/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$42/day