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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Grand Haven to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Grand Haven

Grand Haven in January
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Grand Haven in January
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 12 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Grand Haven departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 35m.

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 Kyte, 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 35m.

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 Kyte, among others, in Chicago.

Airlines serving Grand Haven

Lufthansa
Good (4,675 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,561 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,804 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,596 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,609 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,542 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (783 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,354 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (468 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (964 reviews)
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Where to stay in Grand Haven

Average rates range from around $249 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $217 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Rodeway Inn and Baymont by Wyndham Grand Haven.

Where to stay in popular areas of Grand Haven

Most booked hotels in Grand Haven

Harbor House Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 524 reviews)
$135+
Looking Glass Beachfront Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 18 reviews)
$197+
Shoreline Inn and Conference Center Ascend Hotel Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 659 reviews)
$132+
Delta Hotels by Marriott Muskegon Convention Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 305 reviews)
$159+
Holiday Inn Grand Haven-Spring Lake
3 stars
Good (7.8, 244 reviews)
$169+
Best Western Beacon Inn
2 stars
Good (7.6, 504 reviews)
$122+

Renting a car in Grand Haven

Renting a car in Grand Haven costs $71 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Grand Haven.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Grand Haven is Standard (Buick Verano or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Honda Insight or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Grand Haven costs $71 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Grand Haven.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Grand Haven is Standard (Buick Verano or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Honda Insight or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.