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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. 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 November
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Portage in November
Estimated hotel price
$113
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 American Airlines, British Airways and Japan Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Portage departs from Boston and takes around 3h 37m.

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 Sixt, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Portage using Greyhound or FlixBus.

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 American Airlines, British Airways and Japan Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Portage departs from Boston and takes around 3h 37m.

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 Sixt, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Portage using Greyhound or FlixBus.

Airports near Portage

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

Airlines serving Portage

Lufthansa
Good (7,491 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,402 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,456 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,991 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,979 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,374 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,651 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,304 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,095 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,137 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (984 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,866 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,579 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,149 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,341 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,683 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Portage

Most booked hotels in Portage

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Kalamazoo Portage
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 40 reviews)
$151+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Kalamazoo Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 221 reviews)
$126+
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Hilton Garden Inn Kalamazoo Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 247 reviews)
$165+
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Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center, MI
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 393 reviews)
$206+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton - Kalamazoo/Portage, MI
3 stars
Excellent (8, 210 reviews)
$101+
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Courtyard by Marriott Kalamazoo Portage
3 stars
Good (7.8, 207 reviews)
$126+
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Renting a car in Portage

Renting a car in Portage costs $86 per day, on average, or $345 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Kalamazoo Intl.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. Mini (Ford Transit Connect Cargo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Portage, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Portage costs $86 per day, on average, or $345 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Kalamazoo Intl.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. Mini (Ford Transit Connect Cargo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Portage, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Portage

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$52/day

Intermediate

Full-size SUV

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$83/day

Full-size SUV
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