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 March
Estimated hotel price
$140
1 night at 3-star hotel
Grand Rapids in March
Estimated hotel price
$140
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 Bemidji Beltrami County (BJI), which is located 110 km 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 Norfolk and takes around 8h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Grand Rapids is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 252 km from Grand Rapids. You’ll find branches of Ace and NextCar, among others, in Minneapolis.

Plane

Although Grand Rapids doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bemidji Beltrami County (BJI), which is located 110 km 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 Norfolk and takes around 8h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Grand Rapids is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 252 km from Grand Rapids. You’ll find branches of Ace and NextCar, among others, in Minneapolis.

Airports near Grand Rapids

BJIBemidji Beltrami County
DLHDuluth Intl
INLFalls Intl

Airlines serving Grand Rapids

KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,650 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,682 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,387 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,437 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,557 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (696 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (675 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,446 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (308 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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Best Western Plus Grand Rapids MN
3 stars
Excellent (9, 189 reviews)
$120+
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AmericInn by Wyndham Grand Rapids
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 255 reviews)
$147+
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My Place Hotel-Grand Rapids, Mn
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 40 reviews)
$131+
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I M Hotel by Timberlake
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 575 reviews)
$111+
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Forest Lake Motel
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$95+
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Itascan Motel
2 stars
Okay (4.6, 228 reviews)
$88+
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Renting a car in Grand Rapids

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50.

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