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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. 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
$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 WestJet, Delta and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Portage departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 55m.

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 WestJet, Delta and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Portage departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 55m.

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

Lufthansa
Good (8,134 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,538 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,113 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,467 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,253 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,987 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,618 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,878 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,335 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,654 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,812 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,476 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,953 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,666 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,871 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,271 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,222 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Portage

Most booked hotels in Portage

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Kalamazoo Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 250 reviews)
$101+
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Hilton Garden Inn Kalamazoo Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 257 reviews)
$145+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Kalamazoo Portage
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 44 reviews)
$160+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton - Kalamazoo/Portage, MI
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 215 reviews)
$134+
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Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center, MI
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 394 reviews)
$195+
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Courtyard by Marriott Kalamazoo Portage
3 stars
Good (7.6, 215 reviews)
$134+
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Renting a car in Portage

Renting a car in Portage costs $67 per day, on average, or $200 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 26% cheaper than airport locations in Portage.

Expect to pay $4.20 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 $50.42 and $67.23. Full-size (Jeep Grand Cherokee L or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Portage, while also 15% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Portage costs $67 per day, on average, or $200 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 26% cheaper than airport locations in Portage.

Expect to pay $4.20 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 $50.42 and $67.23. Full-size (Jeep Grand Cherokee L or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Portage, while also 15% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Portage

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$52/day

Intermediate

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$53/day

Intermediate
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