Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Portage travel guide

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You're Going to Love Portage

With a population of 36 828, Portage is a must-see destination in Indiana, 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
$82
1 night at 3-star hotel
Portage in January
Estimated hotel price
$82
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Portage in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °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 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Portage, with an average rainfall of 1.8″.

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How to Get to Portage

Plane

Although Portage doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 51 km from Portage. The shortest domestic flight to Portage departs from Sarasota and takes around 2h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Portage is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 50 km from Portage. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Chicago.

Plane

Although Portage doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 51 km from Portage. The shortest domestic flight to Portage departs from Sarasota and takes around 2h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Portage is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 50 km from Portage. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Portage

AZOKalamazoo Intl
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Portage

KLM
Good (1,599 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,283 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,722 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,648 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,698 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,698 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,487 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,159 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,975 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,971 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,419 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,504 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (474 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (698 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,235 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (684 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (323 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,435 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (4,223 reviews)
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Where to stay in Portage

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Days Inn by Wyndham Portage/Indiana Dunes National Park and OYO Hotel Portage I-94.

Where to stay in popular areas of Portage

Most booked hotels in Portage

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Chesterton/Spring House Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1575 reviews)
$116+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson; Portage, IN
3 stars
Good (7.9, 821 reviews)
$136+
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Comfort Inn and Suites Porter near Indiana Dunes
2 stars
Good (6.9, 427 reviews)
$107+
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Quality Inn & Suites Portage Central
2 stars
Okay (5.9, 311 reviews)
$67+
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OYO Hotel Portage I-94
2 stars
Okay (5.7, 477 reviews)
$67+
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Comfort Inn Hobart-Merrillville
2 stars
Okay (5.5, 856 reviews)
$76+
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Renting a car in Portage

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Portage is Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Honda Odyssey or similar) are, on average, 29% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Portage is Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Honda Odyssey or similar) are, on average, 29% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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