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Houghton Lake travel guide

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You're Going to Love Houghton Lake

With a population of 3,427, Houghton Lake is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Houghton Lake deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Houghton Lake

Houghton Lake in November
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Houghton Lake in November
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Houghton Lake in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10.4 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3.2″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Houghton Lake, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.

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How to Get to Houghton Lake

Plane

Although Houghton Lake doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Traverse City Cherry Capital (TVC), which is located 50 miles from Houghton Lake. Traverse City Cherry Capital is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Houghton Lake departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 11m.

Car

Another option to get to Houghton Lake is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 161 miles from Houghton Lake. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Plane

Although Houghton Lake doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Traverse City Cherry Capital (TVC), which is located 50 miles from Houghton Lake. Traverse City Cherry Capital is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Houghton Lake departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 11m.

Car

Another option to get to Houghton Lake is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 161 miles from Houghton Lake. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Airports near Houghton Lake

TVCTraverse City Cherry Capital
PLNPellston Emmet County
MBSBay City MBS Intl

Airlines serving Houghton Lake

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 Houghton Lake

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Super 8 by Wyndham Houghton Lake and American Inn And Suites Houghton Lake.

Where to stay in popular areas of Houghton Lake

Most booked hotels in Houghton Lake

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Beachfront Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 542 reviews)
$146+
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American Inn And Suites Houghton Lake
2 stars
Excellent (8, 529 reviews)
$91+
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Lakeside Resort & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.3, 583 reviews)
$189+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Houghton Lake
2 stars
Good (6.4, 635 reviews)
$85+
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Renting a car in Houghton Lake

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Houghton Lake (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 Houghton Lake (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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