Muskegon travel guide

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You're Going to Love Muskegon

With a population of 38 401, Muskegon is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Muskegon deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Muskegon

If you’re looking for affordable options, Se4sons Gastropub (2801 Lakeshore Dr) and 18th Amendment Spirits Co. (350 W Western Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Muskegon

Muskegon in November
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Muskegon in November
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Muskegon in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °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 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Muskegon, with an average rainfall of 1.8″.

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How to Get to Muskegon

Plane

When flying to Muskegon, you’ll arrive at Muskegon (MKG), which is located 7 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Muskegon departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Muskegon is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 188 km from Muskegon. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Kyte, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Muskegon’s bus station is located 0.4 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Muskegon, you’ll arrive at Muskegon (MKG), which is located 7 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Muskegon departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Muskegon is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 188 km from Muskegon. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Kyte, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Muskegon’s bus station is located 0.4 km from the city center.

Airlines serving Muskegon

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,452 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,929 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,516 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,607 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,528 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (776 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,344 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (460 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (956 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Muskegon

Most booked hotels in Muskegon

Harbor House Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 530 reviews)
$135+
Shoreline Inn and Conference Center Ascend Hotel Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 659 reviews)
$130+
Delta Hotels by Marriott Muskegon Convention Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 308 reviews)
$150+
Best Western Beacon Inn
2 stars
Good (7.6, 504 reviews)
$96+
Baymont by Wyndham Muskegon
2 stars
Good (7.2, 563 reviews)
$85+
Boyden House Inn B&B
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$139+

Renting a car in Muskegon

Renting a car in Muskegon costs $72 per day, on average, or $144 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Muskegon.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Muskegon (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 Muskegon is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Honda Fit or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Muskegon costs $72 per day, on average, or $144 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Muskegon.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Muskegon (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 Muskegon is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Honda Fit or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.