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 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 Air France, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Portage departs from Knoxville and takes around 3h 38m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Portage.
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 Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.
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 24% 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.