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

Harbor Springs travel guide

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You're Going to Love Harbor Springs

With a population of 1,201, Harbor Springs is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Harbor Springs deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Harbor Springs

If you’re looking for affordable options, Willow (129 E Bay St) and Paper Station Bistro (145 E Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Harbor Springs

Harbor Springs in November
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Harbor Springs in November
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Harbor Springs in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 19.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 3.7″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Harbor Springs, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.

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How to Get to Harbor Springs

Plane

When flying to Harbor Springs, you’ll arrive at Pellston Emmet County (PLN), which is located 14 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Harbor Springs departs from Cincinnati and takes around 3h 31m.

Car

Another option to get to Harbor Springs is to pick up a car rental from Grand Rapids, which is about 173 miles from Harbor Springs. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Grand Rapids.

Plane

When flying to Harbor Springs, you’ll arrive at Pellston Emmet County (PLN), which is located 14 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Harbor Springs departs from Cincinnati and takes around 3h 31m.

Car

Another option to get to Harbor Springs is to pick up a car rental from Grand Rapids, which is about 173 miles from Harbor Springs. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Grand Rapids.

Airports near Harbor Springs

TVCTraverse City Cherry Capital
PLNPellston Emmet County
CIUSault Ste. Marie Chippewa County

Airlines serving Harbor Springs

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,924 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,165 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (346 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (643 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (734 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Harbor Springs

Most booked hotels in Harbor Springs

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The Highlands at Harbor Springs
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 207 reviews)
$169+
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Best Western of Harbor Springs
3 stars
Excellent (9, 523 reviews)
$126+
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Colonial Inn Harbor Springs
2 stars
Excellent (9, 377 reviews)
$267+
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Inn at Bay Harbor, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 37 reviews)
$289+
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Petoskey
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 488 reviews)
$109+
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AmericInn by Wyndham Petoskey
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 855 reviews)
$82+
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Renting a car in Harbor Springs

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Harbor Springs (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Harbor Springs (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

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