Charlevoix travel guide

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You're Going to Love Charlevoix

With a population of 2,540, Charlevoix is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Charlevoix deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Activities & attractions in Charlevoix

Where to Eat in Charlevoix

If you’re looking for affordable options, Grey Gables Inn (308 Belvedere Avenue) and The Argonne House (11929 Boyne City Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Charlevoix

Charlevoix in December
Estimated hotel price
$79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Charlevoix in December
Estimated hotel price
$79
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Charlevoix in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 75.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 3.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Charlevoix, with an average rainfall of 1.5″.

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How to Get to Charlevoix

Plane

Although Charlevoix doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Pellston Emmet County (PLN), which is located 46 km from Charlevoix. 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 Charlevoix departs from New York and takes around 3h 46m.

Car

Another option to get to Charlevoix is to pick up a car rental from Grand Rapids, which is about 263 km from Charlevoix. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Grand Rapids.

Plane

Although Charlevoix doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Pellston Emmet County (PLN), which is located 46 km from Charlevoix. 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 Charlevoix departs from New York and takes around 3h 46m.

Car

Another option to get to Charlevoix is to pick up a car rental from Grand Rapids, which is about 263 km from Charlevoix. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Grand Rapids.

Airlines serving Charlevoix

KLM
Good (1,331 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,794 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,773 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,440 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,684 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,205 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,908 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,923 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,067 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,062 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,700 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,146 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (349 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,813 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (469 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (734 reviews)
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Where to stay in Charlevoix

Average rates range from around $332 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $267 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Charlevoix, with prices from $67 to $253 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Charlevoix are about 137% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Charlevoix by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Charlevoix

Most booked hotels in Charlevoix

The Earl in Charlevoix
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 136 reviews)
$149+
Charlevoix House - The Northside
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 233 reviews)
$74+
AmericInn by Wyndham Charlevoix
2 stars
Good (7.6, 306 reviews)
$67+
Charlevoix Inn & Suites SureStay Collection by Best Western
2 stars
Good (7.3, 535 reviews)
$77+
Weathervane Terrace Inn and Suites
2 stars
Excellent (10, 1 review)
$93+
Villa Moderne Motel
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$63+

Renting a car in Charlevoix

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Charlevoix (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 Charlevoix (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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