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.

Airports near Grand Haven

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

Airlines serving Grand Haven

Lufthansa
Good (8,172 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,552 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,135 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,461 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,493 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,265 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,632 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,061 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,637 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,912 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,419 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,428 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,031 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,748 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,523 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,968 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,470 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,741 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,684 reviews)
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Where to stay in Grand Haven

Average rates range from around $314 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $259 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Grand Haven, with prices from $43 to $2,466 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Grand Haven are about 18% 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, 773 reviews)
$197+
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Shoreline Inn & Conference Center, an Ascend Collection Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1090 reviews)
$201+
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Looking Glass Beachfront Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 19 reviews)
$204+
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Baymont by Wyndham Muskegon
2 stars
Good (7.8, 1010 reviews)
$94+
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Holiday Inn Grand Haven - Muskegon By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.8, 411 reviews)
$167+
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Best Western Beacon Inn
2 stars
Good (7.7, 724 reviews)
$105+
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Renting a car in Grand Haven

Renting a car in Grand Haven costs $58 per day, on average, or $116 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 35% cheaper than airport locations in Grand Haven.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. The most frequently booked car type in Grand Haven is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Grand Haven costs $58 per day, on average, or $116 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 35% cheaper than airport locations in Grand Haven.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. The most frequently booked car type in Grand Haven is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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