Portage travel guide

Portage Tourism | Portage Guide

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 American Airlines, British Airways and Japan Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Portage departs from New York and takes around 3h 51m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Portage. The train journey from Portage to Chicago takes 2h 08m and costs around $80 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Detroit, expect to pay about $101 for a 2h 47m 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 Hertz 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 American Airlines, British Airways and Japan Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Portage departs from New York and takes around 3h 51m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Portage. The train journey from Portage to Chicago takes 2h 08m and costs around $80 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Detroit, expect to pay about $101 for a 2h 47m 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 Hertz and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.

Airlines serving Portage

Lufthansa
Good (7,180 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,351 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,843 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,835 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,553 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,670 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,900 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,236 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,097 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,423 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
Frontier
Good (3,580 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (832 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,037 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,088 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,450 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,980 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (2,032 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Portage

Most booked hotels in Portage

Hilton Garden Inn Kalamazoo Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 275 reviews)
$150+
Courtyard by Marriott Kalamazoo Portage
3 stars
Good (7.6, 137 reviews)
$141+
Homewood Suites by Hilton Kalamazoo-Portage
3 stars
Good (7.5, 122 reviews)
$118+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Kalamazoo, MI
3 stars
Okay (5.7, 515 reviews)
$71+
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kalamazoo
2 stars
Okay (5.5, 92 reviews)
$63+
Econo Lodge
2 stars
Okay (5.4, 304 reviews)
$70+

Renting a car in Portage

Renting a car in Portage costs $64 per day, on average, or $191 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Portage.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Portage is Full-size (Class Full-size Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Ford Transit Connect Cargo or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Portage costs $64 per day, on average, or $191 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Portage.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Portage is Full-size (Class Full-size Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Ford Transit Connect Cargo or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Portage

Alamo

Alamo
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