Saugatuck travel guide

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You're Going to Love Saugatuck

With a population of 964, Saugatuck is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Saugatuck deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Saugatuck

If you’re looking for affordable options, Butter & Whiskey (220 Culver St) and Bowdies Chophouse - Saugatuck (230 Culver St) are great picks.

When to visit Saugatuck

Saugatuck in March
Estimated hotel price
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel
Saugatuck in March
Estimated hotel price
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Saugatuck

Plane

Although Saugatuck doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gerald R. Ford Airport (GRR), which is located 38 miles from Saugatuck. The shortest domestic flight to Saugatuck departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Saugatuck.

Car

Another option to get to Saugatuck is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 91 miles from Saugatuck. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Saugatuck, including Greyhound, Bus and Tornado Bus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Saugatuck takes 205 miles and will cost you around $39. From Detroit, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 265 miles.

Plane

Although Saugatuck doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gerald R. Ford Airport (GRR), which is located 38 miles from Saugatuck. The shortest domestic flight to Saugatuck departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Saugatuck.

Car

Another option to get to Saugatuck is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 91 miles from Saugatuck. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Saugatuck, including Greyhound, Bus and Tornado Bus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Saugatuck takes 205 miles and will cost you around $39. From Detroit, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 265 miles.

Airlines serving Saugatuck

Lufthansa
Good (4,682 reviews)
KLM
Good (840 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,650 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,576 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,110 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,420 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,992 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,018 reviews)
Finnair
Good (860 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,774 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,360 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (738 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (777 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (486 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (959 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (810 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (785 reviews)
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Where to stay in Saugatuck

Average rates range from around $351 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $430 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Saugatuck

Most booked hotels in Saugatuck

The Belvedere Inn & Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 45 reviews)
$410+
Starlite Resort
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 469 reviews)
$150+
Blue Star Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 137 reviews)
$134+
AmericInn by Wyndham Douglas/Saugatuck
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 773 reviews)
$113+
Maplewood Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 57 reviews)
$318+
Best Western Plaza Hotel Saugatuck
2 stars
Good (7.8, 392 reviews)
$146+

Renting a car in Saugatuck

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Saugatuck (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Saugatuck (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.