Benton Harbor travel guide
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You're Going to Love Benton Harbor
With a population of 10 038, Benton Harbor is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Benton Harbor deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Benton Harbor
If you’re looking for affordable options, Houndstooth (132 Pipestone St) and The Grille-The Golf Club at Harbor Shores (201 Graham Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Benton Harbor
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Benton Harbor in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Benton Harbor, with an average rainfall of 1.7″.
How to Get to Benton Harbor
Plane
Although Benton Harbor doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to South Bend/Michiana (SBN), which is located 48 km from Benton Harbor. The shortest domestic flight to Benton Harbor departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 04m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Benton Harbor. The train journey from Benton Harbor to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 54m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Benton Harbor is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 101 km from Benton Harbor. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Kyte, among others, in Chicago.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Benton Harbor, including Bus, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Benton Harbor takes 129 km and will cost you around $38. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 129 km. Benton Harbor’s bus station is located 5 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Benton Harbor
Where to stay in Benton Harbor
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Benton Harbor-St and Hampton Inn & Suites Benton Harbor.
Where to stay in popular areas of Benton Harbor
Most booked hotels in Benton Harbor
Renting a car in Benton Harbor
Renting a car in Benton Harbor costs $66 per day, on average, or $131 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Benton Harbor (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. The most frequently booked car type in Benton Harbor is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Nissan Altima or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Benton Harbor
Standard SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$60/day
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$63/day