Kalamazoo travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kalamazoo

With a population of 74,262, Kalamazoo is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Kalamazoo deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Kalamazoo

If you’re looking for affordable options, Food Dance (401 E.Michigan) and Cosmos Cucina (804 W Vine Street) are great picks.

When to visit Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo in January
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kalamazoo in January
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kalamazoo 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 May, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Kalamazoo, with an average rainfall of 1.5″.

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How to Get to Kalamazoo

Plane

When flying to Kalamazoo, you’ll arrive at Kalamazoo Intl (AZO), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Kalamazoo include American Airlines, British Airways and Japan Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Kalamazoo departs from Atlanta and takes around 4h 11m.

Train

The train station in Kalamazoo is called Kalamazoo, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Kalamazoo is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 108 miles from Kalamazoo. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.

Plane

When flying to Kalamazoo, you’ll arrive at Kalamazoo Intl (AZO), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Kalamazoo include American Airlines, British Airways and Japan Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Kalamazoo departs from Atlanta and takes around 4h 11m.

Train

The train station in Kalamazoo is called Kalamazoo, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Kalamazoo is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 108 miles from Kalamazoo. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.

Airlines serving Kalamazoo

Lufthansa
Good (7,204 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,360 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,892 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,549 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,299 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,552 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,922 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,992 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,322 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,412 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,304 reviews)
Frontier
Good (3,619 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (828 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,045 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,090 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,451 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,995 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (2,040 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kalamazoo

Most booked hotels in Kalamazoo

Hilton Garden Inn Kalamazoo Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 275 reviews)
$150+
Courtyard by Marriott Kalamazoo Portage
3 stars
Good (7.6, 137 reviews)
$141+
Homewood Suites by Hilton Kalamazoo-Portage
3 stars
Good (7.5, 122 reviews)
$118+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Kalamazoo, MI
3 stars
Okay (5.7, 513 reviews)
$74+
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kalamazoo
2 stars
Okay (5.5, 93 reviews)
$63+
Econo Lodge
2 stars
Okay (5.4, 306 reviews)
$70+

Renting a car in Kalamazoo

Renting a car in Kalamazoo costs $71 per day, on average, or $143 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Kalamazoo.

Expect to pay $3.52 per gallon in Kalamazoo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Kalamazoo is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Honda Fit or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Kalamazoo costs $71 per day, on average, or $143 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Kalamazoo.

Expect to pay $3.52 per gallon in Kalamazoo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Kalamazoo is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Honda Fit or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.