Grand Rapids travel guide

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You're Going to Love Grand Rapids

With a population of 10,869, Grand Rapids is a must-see destination in Minnesota, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Grand Rapids to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids in March
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Grand Rapids in March
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Grand Rapids in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -4 °F, with an average temperature of 8.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3.5″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Grand Rapids, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Grand Rapids

Plane

Although Grand Rapids doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Brainerd Crow Wing County (BRD), which is located 65 miles from Grand Rapids. Bemidji Beltrami County is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Grand Rapids departs from Grand Rapids and takes around 6h 31m.

Car

Another option to get to Grand Rapids is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 156 miles from Grand Rapids. You’ll find branches of Ace and Sixt, among others, in Minneapolis.

Plane

Although Grand Rapids doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Brainerd Crow Wing County (BRD), which is located 65 miles from Grand Rapids. Bemidji Beltrami County is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Grand Rapids departs from Grand Rapids and takes around 6h 31m.

Car

Another option to get to Grand Rapids is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 156 miles from Grand Rapids. You’ll find branches of Ace and Sixt, among others, in Minneapolis.

Airlines serving Grand Rapids

KLM
Good (1,359 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,972 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,561 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,565 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,378 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,056 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (2,068 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,974 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (673 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (442 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (541 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,806 reviews)
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Where to stay in Grand Rapids

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids, MN and Hotel Rapids.

Where to stay in popular areas of Grand Rapids

Most booked hotels in Grand Rapids

Timberlake Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (9, 245 reviews)
$187+
Hotel Rapids
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 267 reviews)
$89+
I M Hotel by Timberlake
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 603 reviews)
$104+
AmericInn by Wyndham Grand Rapids
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 175 reviews)
$130+
Sugar Lake Lodge
4 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$0+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids, MN
2 stars
Good (6.9, 52 reviews)
$139+

Renting a car in Grand Rapids

Expect to pay $3.56 per gallon in Grand Rapids (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.70 and $56.93.

Expect to pay $3.56 per gallon in Grand Rapids (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.70 and $56.93.