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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 46,292, Portage is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. 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
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Portage in January
Estimated hotel price
$120
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 WestJet, Delta and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Portage departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 57m.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals 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 WestJet, Delta and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Portage departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 57m.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Portage

FWAFort Wayne
GRRGrand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Portage

Lufthansa
Good (8,109 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,532 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,089 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,453 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,616 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,908 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,603 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,860 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,282 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,602 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,848 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,481 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,943 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,634 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,853 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,259 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,220 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Portage

Most booked hotels in Portage

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Hilton Garden Inn Kalamazoo Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 255 reviews)
$140+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Kalamazoo Portage
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 44 reviews)
$155+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton - Kalamazoo/Portage, MI
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 215 reviews)
$127+
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Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center, MI
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 395 reviews)
$169+
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Best Western Plus Kalamazoo Suites
3 stars
Good (7.5, 928 reviews)
$99+
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Comfort Inn Wings Stadium
2 stars
Good (7.4, 580 reviews)
$93+
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Renting a car in Portage

Renting a car in Portage costs $62 per day, on average, or $186 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 34% cheaper than airport locations in Portage.

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.

Renting a car in Portage costs $62 per day, on average, or $186 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 34% cheaper than airport locations in Portage.

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.

Best car rental deals in Portage

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$51/day

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$55/day

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