Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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. Grand Rapids deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids in September
Estimated hotel price
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Grand Rapids in September
Estimated hotel price
$137
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, WestJet, KLM and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Grand Rapids departs from Indianapolis and takes around 4h 16m.

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 Turo and Movly, 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, WestJet, KLM and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Grand Rapids departs from Indianapolis and takes around 4h 16m.

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 Turo and Movly, among others, in Minneapolis.

Airports near Grand Rapids

BJIBemidji Beltrami County
DLHDuluth Intl
BRDBrainerd Crow Wing County

Airlines serving Grand Rapids

KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,422 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,613 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,873 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,591 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,485 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,568 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (329 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (690 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (645 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,377 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

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Timberlake Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 208 reviews)
$214+
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Best Western Plus Grand Rapids MN
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 166 reviews)
$143+
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My Place Hotel-Grand Rapids, Mn
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 33 reviews)
$158+
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I M Hotel by Timberlake
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 507 reviews)
$127+
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AmericInn by Wyndham Grand Rapids
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 243 reviews)
$136+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids, MN
2 stars
Good (7.2, 352 reviews)
$124+
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Renting a car in Grand Rapids

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47.

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