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 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Portage include American Airlines, Qatar Airways and Air France. The shortest domestic flight to Portage departs from Orlando and takes around 4h 41m.
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 107 miles from Portage. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.
Renting a car in Portage costs $66 per day, on average, or $199 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 18% 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. Full-size (Buick Regal or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Portage, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.