Grand Rapids travel guide
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You're Going to Love Grand Rapids
With a population of 188,040, Grand Rapids is a must-see destination in Michigan, 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.
Where to Eat in Grand Rapids
Downtown is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Grand Rapids. These include popular favorites such as Leo's (60 Ottawa Ave NW), Ruth's Chris Steak House - Grand Rapids (187 Monroe NW) and HopCat - Grand Rapids (25 Ionia Ave SW). If you’re looking for affordable options, Bowdies Chophouse - Grand Rapids (2237 Wealthy St) and MDRD (187 Monroe Ave NW) are great picks.
When to visit Grand Rapids
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Grand Rapids in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Grand Rapids, with an average rainfall of 1.8″.
How to Get to Grand Rapids
Plane
When flying to Grand Rapids, you’ll arrive at Gerald R. Ford Airport (GRR), which is located 15 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Grand Rapids include Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Grand Rapids departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 28m.
Car
Another option to get to Grand Rapids is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 201 km from Grand Rapids. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.
Airports near Grand Rapids
Airlines serving Grand Rapids
Where to stay in Grand Rapids
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Grand Rapids Airport - South By IHG and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Grand Rapids - Airport North By IHG. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Grand Rapids, with prices from $49 to $629 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Grand Rapids are about 62% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Grand Rapids
Most booked hotels in Grand Rapids
Renting a car in Grand Rapids
Renting a car in Grand Rapids costs $68 per day, on average, or $136 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Dollar, Avis and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Grand Rapids is the Dollar branch at 5630 Gateway Drive Southeast, which is 15 km from the city center.
Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Grand Rapids is Standard (Chevrolet Blazer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Grand Rapids
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$41/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$41/day