Portage travel guide
Portage Tourism | Portage Guide
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
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.
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 32 miles from Portage. The shortest flight to Portage from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 10h 05m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Portage. The train journey from Portage to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around C$ 29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about C$ 31 for a 2h 05m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Portage is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 31 miles from Portage. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Dollar, among others, in Chicago.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portage, including Amtrak, Greyhound and Tornado Bus. From Grand Rapids, the bus ride to Portage takes 180 miles and will cost you around C$ 46. From Monona, the ticket costs about C$ 117 for a journey of 210 miles.
Airlines serving Portage
Where to stay in Portage
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Days Inn by Wyndham Portage and Hampton Inn Portage.
Where to stay in popular areas of Portage
Most booked hotels in Portage
Renting a car in Portage
Expect to pay C$ 1.31 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$ 15.66 and C$ 20.88. 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 Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 87% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.