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 4 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 Nashville and takes around 1h 29m.

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 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 51 km from Portage. The shortest domestic flight to Portage departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 29m.

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 Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Portage

AZOKalamazoo Intl
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Portage

KLM
Good (1,556 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,159 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,505 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,640 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,109 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,654 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,797 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,977 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,472 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,703 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,898 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (475 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (572 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,908 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (305 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (454 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (659 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
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1538 reviews)
$138+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson; Portage, IN
3 stars
Good (7.9, 811 reviews)
$129+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Portage By IHG
2 stars
Good (7.7, 240 reviews)
$125+
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Comfort Inn and Suites Porter near Indiana Dunes
2 stars
Good (7.2, 426 reviews)
$109+
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Baymont by Wyndham Portage Indiana Dunes
2 stars
Good (6.5, 755 reviews)
$77+
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OYO Hotel Portage I-94
2 stars
Okay (5.7, 453 reviews)
$69+
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Renting a car in Portage

Renting a car in Portage costs $64 per day, on average, or $256 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Portage is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Ford Escape or similar) are, on average, 27% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Portage costs $64 per day, on average, or $256 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Portage is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Ford Escape or similar) are, on average, 27% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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