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 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 (8,143 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,541 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,122 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,449 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,476 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,626 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,006 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,629 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,885 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,352 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,420 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,671 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,012 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,526 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,793 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,476 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,959 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,671 reviews)
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Where to stay in Grand Haven

Average rates range from around $308 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $252 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Grand Haven, with prices from $49 to $2,287 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Grand Haven are about 13% 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, 769 reviews)
$258+
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Shoreline Inn & Conference Center, an Ascend Collection Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1083 reviews)
$162+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Muskegon Convention Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 380 reviews)
$187+
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Baymont by Wyndham Muskegon
2 stars
Good (7.8, 997 reviews)
$104+
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Best Western Beacon Inn
2 stars
Good (7.7, 721 reviews)
$95+
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Baymont by Wyndham Grand Haven
2 stars
Good (7.1, 1552 reviews)
$83+
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Renting a car in Grand Haven

Renting a car in Grand Haven costs $62 per day, on average, or $124 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 22% cheaper than airport locations in Grand Haven.

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.51 and $66.02. The most frequently booked car type in Grand Haven is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica 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, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Grand Haven costs $62 per day, on average, or $124 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 22% cheaper than airport locations in Grand Haven.

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.51 and $66.02. The most frequently booked car type in Grand Haven is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica 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, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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