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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Big Rapids travel guide

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You're Going to Love Big Rapids

With a population of 10,601, Big Rapids is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Big Rapids deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Big Rapids

Big Rapids in November
Estimated hotel price
$83
1 night at 3-star hotel
Big Rapids in November
Estimated hotel price
$83
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Big Rapids in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °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 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 19.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 3.1″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Big Rapids, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.

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How to Get to Big Rapids

Plane

Although Big Rapids doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gerald R. Ford Airport (GRR), which is located 56 miles from Big Rapids. 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 Big Rapids departs from New York and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Big Rapids.

Car

Another option to get to Big Rapids is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 166 miles from Big Rapids. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Big Rapids, including FlixBus, Tornado Bus and Greyhound. From Chicago, the bus ride to Big Rapids takes 200 miles and will cost you around $36. From Detroit, the ticket costs about $62 for a journey of 230 miles. Big Rapids’s bus station is located 1.7 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Big Rapids doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gerald R. Ford Airport (GRR), which is located 56 miles from Big Rapids. 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 Big Rapids departs from New York and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Big Rapids.

Car

Another option to get to Big Rapids is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 166 miles from Big Rapids. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Big Rapids, including FlixBus, Tornado Bus and Greyhound. From Chicago, the bus ride to Big Rapids takes 200 miles and will cost you around $36. From Detroit, the ticket costs about $62 for a journey of 230 miles. Big Rapids’s bus station is located 1.7 miles from the city center.

Airports near Big Rapids

TVCTraverse City Cherry Capital
GRRGrand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl
LANLansing Capital City

Airlines serving Big Rapids

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,461 reviews)
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Where to stay in Big Rapids

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Big Rapids and Quality Inn and Suites Big Rapids near University.

Where to stay in popular areas of Big Rapids

Most booked hotels in Big Rapids

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Big Rapids
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 703 reviews)
$86+
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Hampton Inn Big Rapids
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 293 reviews)
$113+
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Holiday Inn Express Big Rapids, An IHG Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, 280 reviews)
$101+
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Quality Inn and Suites Big Rapids near University
2 stars
Good (7.4, 582 reviews)
$61+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Big Rapids
2 stars
Good (7.1, 465 reviews)
$67+
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Renting a car in Big Rapids

Renting a car in Big Rapids costs $56 per day, on average, or $111 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 31% cheaper than airport locations in Big Rapids.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Big Rapids (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. Standard (Chevrolet Blazer or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Big Rapids, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Big Rapids costs $56 per day, on average, or $111 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 31% cheaper than airport locations in Big Rapids.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Big Rapids (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. Standard (Chevrolet Blazer or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Big Rapids, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.

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