Introduction
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 March
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Grand Haven in March
Estimated hotel price
$101
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 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Grand Haven departs from Chicago and takes around 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Grand Haven is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 109 miles from Grand Haven. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Plane

When flying to Grand Haven, you’ll arrive at Muskegon (MKG), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Grand Haven departs from Chicago and takes around 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Grand Haven is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 109 miles from Grand Haven. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Airlines serving Grand Haven

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,637 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,589 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,105 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,054 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,439 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,508 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,544 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,611 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,481 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,490 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,081 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,893 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,034 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,662 reviews)
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Where to stay in Grand Haven

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Grand Haven, with prices from $68 to $293 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Grand Haven are about 230% 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

Most booked hotels in Grand Haven

Harbor House Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 763 reviews)
$119+
The Shoreline Inn Muskegon, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1063 reviews)
$109+
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Muskegon Norton Shores
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 351 reviews)
$112+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Muskegon - Grand Haven By IHG
2 stars
Good (7.9, 116 reviews)
$92+
Best Western Beacon Inn
2 stars
Good (7.7, 709 reviews)
$69+
Baymont by Wyndham Muskegon
2 stars
Good (7.5, 947 reviews)
$64+

Renting a car in Grand Haven

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Grand Haven, while also 36% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Grand Haven, while also 36% cheaper than other types, on average.