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$ 114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Portage in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 114
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 32 miles 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 31 miles from Portage. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Europcar, among others, in Chicago.

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 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 31 miles from Portage. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Europcar, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Portage

AZOKalamazoo Intl
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Portage

KLM
Good (1,559 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,178 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,498 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,657 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,104 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,811 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,986 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,472 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,904 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,664 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,958 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (472 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (573 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (695 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (310 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (457 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (662 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$ 201+
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OYO Hotel Portage I-94
2 stars
Okay (5.7, Okay reviews)
C$ 96+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Portage/Indiana Dunes National Park
2 stars
Okay (5.6, Okay reviews)
C$ 85+
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Renting a car in Portage

Expect to pay C$ 1.60 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$ 19.14 and C$ 25.52. The most frequently booked car type in Portage is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Ford Escape or similar) are, on average, 27% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.60 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$ 19.14 and C$ 25.52. The most frequently booked car type in Portage is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Ford Escape or similar) are, on average, 27% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.