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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Portage has to offer.
When to visit Portage
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 Air France, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Portage departs from Orlando and takes around 4h 29m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Portage. The train journey from Portage to Chicago takes 2h 06m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Detroit, expect to pay about $32 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 Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.
Airlines serving Portage
Where to stay in popular areas of Portage
Most booked hotels in Portage
Renting a car in Portage
Renting a car in Portage costs $67 per day, on average, or $202 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Portage.
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Portage is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Portage
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$56/day
Compact SUV
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$62/day