Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Battle Creek travel guide

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You're Going to Love Battle Creek

With a population of 52,347, Battle Creek is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Battle Creek has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Battle Creek

If you’re looking for affordable options, NIBI (11177 E Michigan Ave) and Smoke N’ Fire (11177 E Michigan Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Battle Creek

Battle Creek in December
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Battle Creek in December
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Battle Creek in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °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 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 3.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Battle Creek, with an average rainfall of 1.3″.

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How to Get to Battle Creek

Plane

Although Battle Creek doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gerald R. Ford Airport (GRR), which is located 43 miles from Battle Creek. Detroit Metro Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Battle Creek departs from Boston and takes around 5h 04m.

Train

The train station in Battle Creek is called Battle Creek, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Battle Creek is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 128 miles from Battle Creek. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Chicago.

Plane

Although Battle Creek doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gerald R. Ford Airport (GRR), which is located 43 miles from Battle Creek. Detroit Metro Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Battle Creek departs from Boston and takes around 5h 04m.

Train

The train station in Battle Creek is called Battle Creek, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Battle Creek is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 128 miles from Battle Creek. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Battle Creek

DTWDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
GRRGrand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Battle Creek

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,699 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,661 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,034 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,154 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,845 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,081 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,144 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,702 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,464 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,605 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,363 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,637 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,169 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,346 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,673 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 reviews)
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Where to stay in Battle Creek

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn by Marriott Battle Creek and Quality Inn & Suites Next to the Casino.

Where to stay in popular areas of Battle Creek

Most booked hotels in Battle Creek

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Quality Inn & Suites Next to the Casino
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 364 reviews)
$67+
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Courtyard by Marriott Battle Creek
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 315 reviews)
$112+
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Fairfield Inn by Marriott Battle Creek
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 230 reviews)
$97+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Battle Creek
4 stars
Good (7.7, 115 reviews)
$131+
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Baymont by Wyndham Battle Creek Downtown
2 stars
Good (6.9, 843 reviews)
$61+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Battle Creek, MI
2 stars
Good (6.3, 550 reviews)
$58+
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Renting a car in Battle Creek

Renting a car in Battle Creek costs $66 per day, on average, or $197 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Battle Creek.

Expect to pay $3.18 per gallon in Battle Creek (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $38.16 and $50.88. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Battle Creek, while also 11% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Battle Creek costs $66 per day, on average, or $197 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Battle Creek.

Expect to pay $3.18 per gallon in Battle Creek (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $38.16 and $50.88. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Battle Creek, while also 11% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Battle Creek

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$59/day

Intermediate

Standard SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$64/day

Standard SUV
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