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

Portage travel guide

Portage Tourism | Portage Guide

You're Going to Love Portage

With a population of 46.292, Portage is a must-see destination in Michigan, 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
$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 4 km 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 1h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Portage.

Car

Another option to get to Portage is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 173 km from Portage. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Portage.

Plane

When flying to Portage, you’ll arrive at Kalamazoo Intl (AZO), which is located 4 km 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 1h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Portage.

Car

Another option to get to Portage is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 173 km from Portage. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Portage.

Airlines serving Portage

Lufthansa
Good (7,964 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,937 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,464 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,204 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,582 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,983 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,318 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,536 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,911 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,202 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,798 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,970 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,216 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,520 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Portage

Most booked hotels in Portage

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Kalamazoo Portage
2 stars
Excellent (9, 44 reviews)
$151+
Home2 Suites by Hilton Kalamazoo Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 244 reviews)
$102+
Homewood Suites by Hilton - Kalamazoo/Portage, MI
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 217 reviews)
$115+
Avid Hotel Kalamazoo East By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 368 reviews)
$96+
Best Western Plus Kalamazoo Suites
3 stars
Good (7.6, 924 reviews)
$101+
Courtyard by Marriott Kalamazoo Portage
3 stars
Good (7.6, 215 reviews)
$126+

Renting a car in Portage

Renting a car in Portage costs $58 per day, on average, or $230 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 39% cheaper than airport locations in Portage.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26.

Renting a car in Portage costs $58 per day, on average, or $230 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 39% cheaper than airport locations in Portage.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26.