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

Grand Haven travel guide

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You're Going to Love Grand Haven

With a population of 10,412, Grand Haven is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Grand Haven deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Grand Haven

Grand Haven in January
Estimated hotel price
$82
1 night at 3-star hotel
Grand Haven in January
Estimated hotel price
$82
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Grand Haven

Plane

When flying to Grand Haven, you’ll arrive at Muskegon (MKG), which is located 12 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Grand Haven departs from Chicago and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Grand Haven is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 175 km from Grand Haven. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Chicago.

Plane

When flying to Grand Haven, you’ll arrive at Muskegon (MKG), which is located 12 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Grand Haven departs from Chicago and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Grand Haven is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 175 km from Grand Haven. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Grand Haven

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
GRRGrand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl
LANLansing Capital City

Airlines serving Grand Haven

KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,292 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,286 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,467 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,229 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,700 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,646 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,706 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,695 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,475 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,025 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,874 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,159 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,065 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,339 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,550 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,969 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,971 reviews)
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Where to stay in Grand Haven

Average rates range from around $292 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $206 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Grand Haven, with prices from $52 to $2,549 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Grand Haven are about 8% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Grand Haven by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Grand Haven

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The Shoreline Inn Muskegon, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1117 reviews)
$140+
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Harbor House Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 787 reviews)
$155+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Muskegon Convention Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 395 reviews)
$160+
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Looking Glass Beachfront Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 19 reviews)
$236+
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Baymont by Wyndham Muskegon
2 stars
Good (7.7, 1060 reviews)
$92+
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Best Western Beacon Inn
2 stars
Good (7.7, 732 reviews)
$97+
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Renting a car in Grand Haven

Renting a car in Grand Haven costs $65 per day, on average, or $130 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 23% cheaper than airport locations in Grand Haven.

Expect to pay $4.62 per gallon in Grand Haven (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $55.42 and $73.89. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Grand Haven, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Grand Haven costs $65 per day, on average, or $130 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 23% cheaper than airport locations in Grand Haven.

Expect to pay $4.62 per gallon in Grand Haven (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $55.42 and $73.89. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Grand Haven, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.

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