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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Temperatures
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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 32h 07m.

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 32h 07m.

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 (1,592 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,267 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,666 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,708 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,686 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,407 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,110 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,943 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,971 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,438 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,519 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (474 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (697 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,192 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (585 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (675 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (327 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,446 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 $2.17 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 $25.95 and $34.60.

Expect to pay $2.17 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 $25.95 and $34.60.