Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Portage has to offer.

When to visit Portage

Portage in January
Estimated hotel price
$138
1 night at 3-star hotel
Portage in January
Estimated hotel price
$138
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 21h 33m.

Car

Another option to get to Portage is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 50 km 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 51 km from Portage. The shortest flight to Portage from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 21h 33m.

Car

Another option to get to Portage is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 50 km 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 (1,562 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,187 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,514 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,648 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,735 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,114 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,841 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,992 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,471 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,908 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,654 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,981 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (473 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (695 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (574 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (312 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (663 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (458 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

Hiring a car in Portage

Expect to pay $1.93 per litre in Portage (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.07 and $30.76. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Portage, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.93 per litre in Portage (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.07 and $30.76. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Portage, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.