Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Portage travel guide

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You're Going to Love Portage

With a population of 36.828, Portage is a must-see destination in Indiana, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Portage deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Portage

Portage in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Portage in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 115
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Portage in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -8 °C, with an average temperature of -4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 109 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Portage, with an average rainfall of 46 mm.

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How to Get to Portage

Plane

Although Portage doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 51 km from Portage. The shortest flight to Portage from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Portage is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 50 km from Portage. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Chicago.

Plane

Although Portage doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 51 km from Portage. The shortest flight to Portage from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Portage is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 50 km from Portage. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Portage

AZOKalamazoo Intl
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Portage

KLM
Good (1,552 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,143 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,488 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,633 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,058 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,638 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,756 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,968 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,471 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,740 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,889 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,223 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,842 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (569 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (475 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (304 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (450 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (657 reviews)
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Where to stay in Portage

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Days Inn by Wyndham Portage/Indiana Dunes National Park and Affordable Suites of America Portage.

Where to stay in popular areas of Portage

Most booked hotels in Portage

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson; Portage, IN
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 181+
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Quality Inn & Suites Portage Central
2 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
C$ 130+
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OYO Hotel Portage I-94
2 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
C$ 98+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Portage/Indiana Dunes National Park
2 stars
Okay (5.7, Okay reviews)
C$ 85+
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Renting a car in Portage

Expect to pay C$ 1.62 per litre in Portage (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 19.34 and C$ 25.78. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Portage, while also 20% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.62 per litre in Portage (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 19.34 and C$ 25.78. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Portage, while also 20% cheaper than other types, on average.