Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car
United States
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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 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 Delta, WestJet and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Portage departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 3h 18m.

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.

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 Delta, WestJet and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Portage departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 3h 18m.

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.

Airlines serving Portage

Lufthansa
Good (8,255 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,244 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,255 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,628 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,667 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,007 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,718 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,010 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,319 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,932 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,811 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,559 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,977 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,449 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Portage

Most booked hotels in Portage

Hilton Garden Inn Kalamazoo Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 265 reviews)
$147+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Kalamazoo Portage
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 48 reviews)
$149+
Home2 Suites by Hilton Kalamazoo Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 272 reviews)
$117+
Homewood Suites by Hilton - Kalamazoo/Portage, MI
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 217 reviews)
$131+
Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center, MI
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 393 reviews)
$222+
Courtyard by Marriott Kalamazoo Portage
3 stars
Good (7.6, 216 reviews)
$123+

Renting a car in Portage

Renting a car in Portage costs $69 per day, on average, or $274 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Portage.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92.

Renting a car in Portage costs $69 per day, on average, or $274 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Portage.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92.