Grand Haven travel guide

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You're Going to Love Grand Haven

With a population of 10,412, Grand Haven is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Grand Haven deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Grand Haven

Grand Haven in January
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Grand Haven in January
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Grand Haven

Plane

When flying to Grand Haven, you’ll arrive at Muskegon (MKG), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Grand Haven departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Grand Haven is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 109 miles from Grand Haven. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Plane

When flying to Grand Haven, you’ll arrive at Muskegon (MKG), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Grand Haven departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Grand Haven is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 109 miles from Grand Haven. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Airlines serving Grand Haven

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (843 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,616 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,583 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (977 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,977 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,988 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (836 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,753 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,581 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,543 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,357 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (754 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (487 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,323 reviews)
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Where to stay in Grand Haven

Average rates range from around $269 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $318 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Grand Haven

Most booked hotels in Grand Haven

Looking Glass Beachfront Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 19 reviews)
$293+
Harbor House Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 520 reviews)
$216+
Shoreline Inn and Conference Center Ascend Hotel Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 654 reviews)
$173+
Delta Hotels by Marriott Muskegon Convention Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 300 reviews)
$184+
Holiday Inn Grand Haven-Spring Lake
3 stars
Good (7.8, 240 reviews)
$211+
Best Western Beacon Inn
2 stars
Good (7.6, 502 reviews)
$150+

Renting a car in Grand Haven

Renting a car in Grand Haven costs $78 per day, on average, or $155 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Muskegon.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Grand Haven (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. Intermediate (Jeep Cherokee or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Grand Haven, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Grand Haven costs $78 per day, on average, or $155 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Muskegon.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Grand Haven (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. Intermediate (Jeep Cherokee or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Grand Haven, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.