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. 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
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Portage in January
Estimated hotel price
$96
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 Air France, Delta and Korean Air. The shortest domestic flight to Portage departs from Orlando and takes around 4h 29m.

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 107 miles from Portage. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, 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 Air France, Delta and Korean Air. The shortest domestic flight to Portage departs from Orlando and takes around 4h 29m.

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 107 miles from Portage. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.

Airlines serving Portage

Lufthansa
Good (4,666 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,541 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,584 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,467 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,863 reviews)
Finnair
Good (871 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,654 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (773 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,352 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (477 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (965 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (811 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (32 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (778 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Portage

Most booked hotels in Portage

Staybridge Suites Kalamazoo
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 176 reviews)
$154+
Hilton Garden Inn Kalamazoo Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 268 reviews)
$178+
Courtyard by Marriott Kalamazoo Portage
3 stars
Good (7.5, 107 reviews)
$139+
Homewood Suites by Hilton Kalamazoo-Portage
3 stars
Good (7.2, 84 reviews)
$132+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Kalamazoo, MI
3 stars
Okay (5.8, 370 reviews)
$79+
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kalamazoo
2 stars
Okay (4.9, 476 reviews)
$72+

Renting a car in Portage

Renting a car in Portage costs $68 per day, on average, or $204 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Portage.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. Full-size (Buick Regal or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Portage, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Portage costs $68 per day, on average, or $204 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Portage.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. Full-size (Buick Regal or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Portage, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car rental agencies in Portage

Alamo

Alamo
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