Portage travel guide

Portage Tourism | Portage Guide

You're Going to Love Portage

With a population of 46,292, Portage is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Portage has to offer.

When to visit Portage

Portage in January
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Portage in January
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Portage

Plane

When flying to Portage, you’ll arrive at Kalamazoo Intl (AZO), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Portage include Air France, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Portage departs from Knoxville and takes around 3h 37m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Portage.

Car

Another option to get to Portage is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 107 miles from Portage. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Plane

When flying to Portage, you’ll arrive at Kalamazoo Intl (AZO), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Portage include Air France, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Portage departs from Knoxville and takes around 3h 37m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Portage.

Car

Another option to get to Portage is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 107 miles from Portage. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Airlines serving Portage

Lufthansa
Good (4,676 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,623 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,984 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,995 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,758 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,356 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (747 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (772 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (486 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (961 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (811 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (552 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Portage

Most booked hotels in Portage

Staybridge Suites Kalamazoo
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 172 reviews)
$158+
Hilton Garden Inn Kalamazoo Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 266 reviews)
$169+
Courtyard by Marriott Kalamazoo Portage
3 stars
Good (7.5, 103 reviews)
$143+
Homewood Suites by Hilton Kalamazoo-Portage
3 stars
Good (7.3, 84 reviews)
$133+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Kalamazoo, MI
3 stars
Okay (5.8, 383 reviews)
$80+
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kalamazoo
2 stars
Okay (4.9, 472 reviews)
$59+

Renting a car in Portage

Renting a car in Portage costs $67 per day, on average, or $202 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Portage.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Portage (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. Full-size (Buick Regal or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Portage, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Portage costs $67 per day, on average, or $202 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Portage.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Portage (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. Full-size (Buick Regal or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Portage, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car rental agencies in Portage

Alamo

Alamo
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