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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 21m.

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 Fox, 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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 21m.

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 Fox, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Portage

AZOKalamazoo Intl
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Portage

KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,267 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,680 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,652 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,707 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,688 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,439 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,124 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,944 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,969 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,433 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,518 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (473 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (697 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,191 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (675 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (584 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (324 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,445 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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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, 819 reviews)
$128+
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Comfort Inn and Suites Porter near Indiana Dunes
2 stars
Good (6.9, 432 reviews)
$90+
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Baymont by Wyndham Portage Indiana Dunes
2 stars
Good (6.1, 804 reviews)
$62+
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OYO Hotel Portage I-94
2 stars
Okay (5.7, 473 reviews)
$72+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Portage/Indiana Dunes National Park
2 stars
Okay (5.5, 877 reviews)
$54+
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Renting a car in Portage

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. Luxury (Acura MDX or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Portage, while also 13% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. Luxury (Acura MDX or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Portage, while also 13% cheaper than other types, on average.

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