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 Europcar, 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 Europcar, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Grand Haven

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

Airlines serving Grand Haven

KLM
Good (1,477 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,863 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,813 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,318 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,273 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,147 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,463 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,722 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,835 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,100 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,908 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,020 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,484 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,505 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,140 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,911 reviews)
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Where to stay in Grand Haven

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Grand Haven, with prices from $46 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 40% 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 (8.9, 764 reviews)
$134+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Muskegon Convention Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 374 reviews)
$144+
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Shoreline Inn & Conference Center, an Ascend Collection Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1071 reviews)
$102+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Muskegon Norton Shores
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 355 reviews)
$112+
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Best Western Beacon Inn
2 stars
Good (7.7, 715 reviews)
$74+
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Baymont by Wyndham Muskegon
2 stars
Good (7.6, 965 reviews)
$56+
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Renting a car in Grand Haven

Renting a car in Grand Haven costs $86 per day, on average, or $171 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Muskegon.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. 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 $86 per day, on average, or $171 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Muskegon.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. 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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