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

Bay Harbor travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bay Harbor

With a population of 5,749, Bay Harbor 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 Bay Harbor to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Bay Harbor

Bay Harbor in January
Estimated hotel price
$179
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bay Harbor in January
Estimated hotel price
$179
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bay Harbor

Plane

Although Bay Harbor doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Pellston Emmet County (PLN), which is located 18 miles from Bay Harbor. Traverse City Cherry Capital is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Bay Harbor departs from Cincinnati and takes around 3h 31m.

Car

Another option to get to Bay Harbor is to pick up a car rental from Grand Rapids, which is about 169 miles from Bay Harbor. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Grand Rapids.

Plane

Although Bay Harbor doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Pellston Emmet County (PLN), which is located 18 miles from Bay Harbor. Traverse City Cherry Capital is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Bay Harbor departs from Cincinnati and takes around 3h 31m.

Car

Another option to get to Bay Harbor is to pick up a car rental from Grand Rapids, which is about 169 miles from Bay Harbor. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Grand Rapids.

Airports near Bay Harbor

TVCTraverse City Cherry Capital
PLNPellston Emmet County
CIUSault Ste. Marie Chippewa County

Airlines serving Bay Harbor

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,924 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,165 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (346 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (643 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (734 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bay Harbor

Most booked hotels in Bay Harbor

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Inn at Bay Harbor, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 37 reviews)
$289+
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Petoskey
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 488 reviews)
$109+
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AmericInn by Wyndham Petoskey
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 855 reviews)
$82+
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Apple Tree Inn, SureStay Collection by Best Western
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 829 reviews)
$82+
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Cottages At Bay Harbor
0 stars
Excellent (8.3, 40 reviews)
$237+
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Odawa Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 10 reviews)
$100+
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Renting a car in Bay Harbor

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Bay Harbor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Bay Harbor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

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