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 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 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

Lufthansa
Good (8,232 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,570 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,196 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,479 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,544 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,157 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,972 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,573 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,036 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,866 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,557 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,988 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,464 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,912 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,308 reviews)
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Where to stay in Grand Haven

Average rates range from around $297 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $319 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Grand Haven, with prices from $44 to $2,666 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Grand Haven are about 16% 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 (8.7, 777 reviews)
$167+
Shoreline Inn & Conference Center, an Ascend Collection Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1102 reviews)
$124+
Looking Glass Beachfront Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 19 reviews)
$223+
Baymont by Wyndham Muskegon
2 stars
Good (7.8, 1027 reviews)
$82+
Holiday Inn Grand Haven - Muskegon By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.8, 415 reviews)
$165+
Best Western Beacon Inn
2 stars
Good (7.7, 731 reviews)
$117+

Renting a car in Grand Haven

Renting a car in Grand Haven costs $59 per day, on average, or $119 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 39% cheaper than airport locations in Grand Haven.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Grand Haven is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Ford Fusion or similar) are, on average, 20% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Grand Haven costs $59 per day, on average, or $119 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 39% cheaper than airport locations in Grand Haven.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Grand Haven is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Ford Fusion or similar) are, on average, 20% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.