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. Portage deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Portage
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Portage in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Portage, with an average rainfall of 1.8″.
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 32 miles from Portage. The shortest domestic flight to Portage departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Portage, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Portage 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 $24 for a 2h 05m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Portage is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 31 miles from Portage. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Kyte, among others, in Chicago.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portage, including Bus, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Portage takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 95 miles.
Airlines serving Portage
Where to stay in popular areas of Portage
Most booked hotels in Portage
Renting a car in Portage
Renting a car in Portage costs $52 per day, on average, or $104 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Portage (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. The most frequently booked car type in Portage is Economy (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Chevrolet Colorado or similar) are, on average, 28% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.