Muskegon travel guide

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You're Going to Love Muskegon

With a population of 38,401, Muskegon is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Muskegon deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Muskegon

If you’re looking for affordable options, Se4sons Gastropub (2801 Lakeshore Dr) and 18th Amendment Spirits Co. (350 W Western Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Muskegon

Muskegon in November
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Muskegon in November
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Muskegon in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Muskegon, with an average rainfall of 1.8″.

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How to Get to Muskegon

Plane

When flying to Muskegon, you’ll arrive at Muskegon (MKG), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Muskegon departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Muskegon is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 117 miles from Muskegon. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Muskegon’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Muskegon, you’ll arrive at Muskegon (MKG), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Muskegon departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Muskegon is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 117 miles from Muskegon. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Muskegon’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Airlines serving Muskegon

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 popular areas of Muskegon

Most booked hotels in Muskegon

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+
Best Western Beacon Inn
2 stars
Good (7.6, 502 reviews)
$150+
Baymont by Wyndham Muskegon
2 stars
Good (7.1, 551 reviews)
$123+

Renting a car in Muskegon

Renting a car in Muskegon costs $68 per day, on average, or $137 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Muskegon.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Muskegon (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 Muskegon is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Honda Fit or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Muskegon costs $68 per day, on average, or $137 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Muskegon.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Muskegon (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 Muskegon is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Honda Fit or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.