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 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 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 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 Ace, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Portage

Airlines serving Portage

Lufthansa
Good (8,048 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,031 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,395 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,598 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,791 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,579 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,481 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,904 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,925 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,836 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,492 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (554 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (689 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (467 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (438 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,645 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,356 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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson; Portage, IN
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 160+
Quality Inn & Suites Portage Central
2 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
C$ 110+
OYO Hotel Portage I-94
2 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
C$ 98+
Days Inn by Wyndham Portage/Indiana Dunes National Park
2 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
C$ 82+

Renting a car in Portage

Expect to pay C$ 1.78 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$ 21.25 and C$ 28.33. Compact (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Portage, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.78 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$ 21.25 and C$ 28.33. Compact (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Portage, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.