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.

Airlines serving Grand Haven

Lufthansa
Good (7,934 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,501 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,896 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,317 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,425 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,185 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,577 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,608 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,561 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,943 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,947 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,265 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,518 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,513 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,910 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,183 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,983 reviews)
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Where to stay in Grand Haven

Average rates range from around $337 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $180 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Grand Haven, with prices from $45 to $2,058 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Grand Haven are about 39% 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

Harbor House Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 765 reviews)
$135+
Delta Hotels by Marriott Muskegon Convention Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 377 reviews)
$150+
Shoreline Inn & Conference Center, an Ascend Collection Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1082 reviews)
$98+
Looking Glass Beachfront Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 17 reviews)
$192+
Best Western Beacon Inn
2 stars
Good (7.8, 720 reviews)
$97+
Baymont by Wyndham Muskegon
2 stars
Good (7.7, 984 reviews)
$56+

Renting a car in Grand Haven

Renting a car in Grand Haven costs $68 per day, on average, or $137 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. 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 $68 per day, on average, or $137 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. 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.