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 32 miles from Portage. The shortest domestic flight to Portage departs from Philadelphia and takes around 2h 24m.

Car

Another option to get to Portage is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 31 miles from Portage. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Plane

Although Portage doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 32 miles from Portage. The shortest domestic flight to Portage departs from Philadelphia and takes around 2h 24m.

Car

Another option to get to Portage is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 31 miles from Portage. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Portage

AZOKalamazoo Intl
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Portage

Lufthansa
Good (8,110 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,533 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,095 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,454 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,618 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,931 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,606 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,616 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,846 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,481 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,947 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,859 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,220 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (562 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (473 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,763 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (691 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Good (442 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (296 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 Affordable Suites of America Portage.

Where to stay in popular areas of Portage

Most booked hotels in Portage

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Spring House Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1523 reviews)
$149+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson; Portage, IN
3 stars
Good (7.9, 793 reviews)
$151+
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Comfort Inn and Suites Porter near Indiana Dunes
2 stars
Good (7.3, 425 reviews)
$112+
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Baymont by Wyndham Portage Indiana Dunes
2 stars
Good (6.5, 724 reviews)
$77+
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Quality Inn & Suites Portage Central
2 stars
Good (6.2, 292 reviews)
$81+
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Comfort Inn Hobart-Merrillville
2 stars
Good (6, 810 reviews)
$85+
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Renting a car in Portage

Renting a car in Portage costs $64 per day, on average, or $191 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Portage, while also 31% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Portage costs $64 per day, on average, or $191 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Portage, while also 31% cheaper than other types, on average.

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