South Haven travel guide
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You're Going to Love South Haven
With a population of 4,403, South Haven is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in South Haven to see all of its attractions.
When to visit South Haven
Looking for warm weather? Then head to South Haven in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °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 June, when precipitation is around 3.5″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in South Haven, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.
How to Get to South Haven
Plane
Although South Haven doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to South Bend/Michiana (SBN), which is located 49 miles from South Haven. The shortest domestic flight to South Haven departs from Charlotte and takes around 2h.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving South Haven, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from South Haven to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $14 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 South Haven is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 78 miles from South Haven. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to South Haven, including Bus, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to South Haven takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 80 miles.
Airlines serving South Haven
Where to stay in South Haven
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn South Haven and Lake Bluff Inn and Suites.
Where to stay in popular areas of South Haven
Most booked hotels in South Haven
Renting a car in South Haven
Renting a car in South Haven costs $40 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 54% cheaper than airport locations in South Haven.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in South Haven (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.