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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 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 Delta, WestJet and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Portage departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 01m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Portage. The train journey from Portage to Chicago takes 2h 06m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $284 for a 27h 28m trip.

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.

Bus

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

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 Delta, WestJet and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Portage departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 01m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Portage. The train journey from Portage to Chicago takes 2h 06m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $284 for a 27h 28m trip.

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.

Bus

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

Airports near Portage

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

Airlines serving Portage

Lufthansa
Good (8,003 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,980 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,453 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,216 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,589 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,722 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,777 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,042 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,366 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,951 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,561 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,922 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,210 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,825 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,217 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,513 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 (9, 44 reviews)
$160+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Kalamazoo Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 244 reviews)
$105+
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Hilton Garden Inn Kalamazoo Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 253 reviews)
$154+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton - Kalamazoo/Portage, MI
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 217 reviews)
$115+
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Courtyard by Marriott Kalamazoo Portage
3 stars
Good (7.7, 215 reviews)
$126+
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Best Western Plus Kalamazoo Suites
3 stars
Good (7.5, 924 reviews)
$107+
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Renting a car in Portage

Renting a car in Portage costs $68 per day, on average, or $271 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Portage.

Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31.

Renting a car in Portage costs $68 per day, on average, or $271 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Portage.

Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31.

Best car rental deals in Portage

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$49/day

Economy

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$52/day

Intermediate
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