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
$145
1 night at 3-star hotel
Portage in January
Estimated hotel price
$145
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 25h 22m.

Car

Another option to get to Portage is to pick up a car hire 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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 25h 22m.

Car

Another option to get to Portage is to pick up a car hire 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

AZOKalamazoo Intl
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Portage

Lufthansa
Good (8,092 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,070 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,432 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,614 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,886 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,597 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,570 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,865 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,942 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,485 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,849 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (558 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (470 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,755 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (690 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (439 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (293 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 $2.05 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 $24.50 and $32.66. The most frequently booked car type in Portage is Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is, on average, 30% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.05 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 $24.50 and $32.66. The most frequently booked car type in Portage is Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is, on average, 30% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.