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 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Portage include American Airlines, British Airways and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Portage departs from New York and takes around 4h 35m.

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 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 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Portage include American Airlines, British Airways and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Portage departs from New York and takes around 4h 35m.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Portage

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

Airlines serving Portage

KLM
Good (1,496 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,913 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,875 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,408 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,178 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,566 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,574 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,917 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,386 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,222 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,503 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,910 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,171 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,994 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,778 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,204 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,550 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)
$151+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Kalamazoo Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 244 reviews)
$112+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton - Kalamazoo/Portage, MI
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 217 reviews)
$108+
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Hilton Garden Inn Kalamazoo Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 253 reviews)
$149+
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Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center, MI
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 398 reviews)
$202+
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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 $64 per day, on average, or $256 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Portage.

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Portage, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Portage costs $64 per day, on average, or $256 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Portage.

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Portage, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Portage

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$47/day

Intermediate

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$49/day

Intermediate SUV
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