Introduction
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 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 03m.

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

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 WestJet, Delta and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Portage departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 03m.

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

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 (7,950 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,919 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,459 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,196 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,657 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,761 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,563 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,969 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,391 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,292 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,533 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,911 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,192 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,978 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,788 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,213 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,542 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Portage

Most booked hotels in Portage

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Staybridge Suites Kalamazoo By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 299 reviews)
$133+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Kalamazoo Portage
2 stars
Excellent (9, 44 reviews)
$151+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Kalamazoo Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 244 reviews)
$102+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton - Kalamazoo/Portage, MI
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 217 reviews)
$116+
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Hilton Garden Inn Kalamazoo Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 253 reviews)
$144+
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Courtyard by Marriott Kalamazoo Portage
3 stars
Good (7.8, 215 reviews)
$126+
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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 36% cheaper than airport locations in Portage.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47.

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 36% cheaper than airport locations in Portage.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47.

Best car rental deals in Portage

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$48/day

Intermediate

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$50/day

Full-size
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