With a population of 2.540, Charlevoix is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Charlevoix deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Grey Gables Inn (308 Belvedere Avenue) and The Argonne House (11929 Boyne City Rd) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Charlevoix in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 75.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 3.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Charlevoix, with an average rainfall of 1.5″.
Although Charlevoix doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Pellston Emmet County (PLN), which is located 46 km from Charlevoix. Traverse City Cherry Capital is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Charlevoix departs from Detroit and takes around 1h 05m.
Another option to get to Charlevoix is to pick up a car rental from Grand Rapids, which is about 263 km from Charlevoix. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Turo, among others, in Grand Rapids.
Average rates range from around $249 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $297 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Weathervane Terrace Inn and Suites and Charlevoix Inn & Suites SureStay Collection by Best Western.
Renting a car in Charlevoix costs $42 per day, on average, or $84 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Charlevoix.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Charlevoix (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.