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 (8,194 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,558 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,170 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,472 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,503 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,646 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,652 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,106 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,952 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,483 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,031 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,810 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,540 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,983 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,471 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,298 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,904 reviews)
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Where to stay in Grand Haven

Average rates range from around $295 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $265 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Grand Haven, with prices from $42 to $2,693 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, 775 reviews)
$174+
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Shoreline Inn & Conference Center, an Ascend Collection Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1098 reviews)
$162+
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Baymont by Wyndham Muskegon
2 stars
Good (7.8, 1017 reviews)
$94+
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Best Western Beacon Inn
3 stars
Good (7.7, 727 reviews)
$137+
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Holiday Inn Grand Haven - Muskegon By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.7, 413 reviews)
$182+
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Baymont by Wyndham Grand Haven
2 stars
Good (7, 1578 reviews)
$94+
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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.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% 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 (Ford Fusion or similar) are, on average, 21% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Grand Haven costs $67 per day, on average, or $133 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 17% 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 (Ford Fusion or similar) are, on average, 21% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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