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.

Airports near Grand Haven

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

Airlines serving Grand Haven

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,032 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,007 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,416 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,247 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,907 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,115 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,468 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,873 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,003 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,604 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 $72 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 224% 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

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Harbor House Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 748 reviews)
$119+
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The Shoreline Inn Muskegon, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1059 reviews)
$142+
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Looking Glass Beachfront Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 17 reviews)
$220+
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Holiday Inn Grand Haven - Muskegon By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.7, 397 reviews)
$194+
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Baymont by Wyndham Muskegon
2 stars
Good (7.6, 936 reviews)
$61+
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Best Western Beacon Inn
2 stars
Good (7.6, 702 reviews)
$73+
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Renting a car in Grand Haven

Renting a car in Grand Haven costs $67 per day, on average, or $133 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Muskegon.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Grand Haven, while also 12% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Grand Haven costs $67 per day, on average, or $133 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Muskegon.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Grand Haven, while also 12% cheaper than other types, on average.

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