Introduction
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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 50m.

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 Turo, 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 50m.

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 Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Grand Haven

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

Airlines serving Grand Haven

Lufthansa
Good (8,220 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,580 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,221 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,469 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,568 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,660 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,208 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,630 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,038 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,931 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,551 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,464 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,315 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,985 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,913 reviews)
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Where to stay in Grand Haven

Average rates range from around $284 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $303 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Grand Haven, with prices from $48 to $2,348 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Grand Haven are about 7% 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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Delta Hotels by Marriott Muskegon Convention Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 391 reviews)
$183+
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Harbor House Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 778 reviews)
$142+
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Shoreline Inn & Conference Center, an Ascend Collection Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1111 reviews)
$141+
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Looking Glass Beachfront Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, 19 reviews)
$209+
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Baymont by Wyndham Muskegon
2 stars
Good (7.7, 1035 reviews)
$81+
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Best Western Beacon Inn
2 stars
Good (7.7, 734 reviews)
$107+
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Renting a car in Grand Haven

Renting a car in Grand Haven costs $61 per day, on average, or $121 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 31% 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. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Grand Haven, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Grand Haven costs $61 per day, on average, or $121 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 31% 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. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Grand Haven, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.

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