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
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″.
How to Get to Kalamazoo
Plane
When flying to Kalamazoo, you’ll arrive at Kalamazoo Intl (AZO), which is located 7 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Kalamazoo include American Airlines, British Airways and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Kalamazoo departs from Minneapolis and takes around 3h 20m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kalamazoo. The train journey from Kalamazoo to Chicago takes 2h 08m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Detroit, expect to pay about $36 for a 2h 47m trip. The train station in Kalamazoo is called Kalamazoo, and is located 0.5 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Kalamazoo is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 174 km from Kalamazoo. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Kyte, among others, in Chicago.
Airlines serving Kalamazoo
Where to stay in popular areas of Kalamazoo
Most booked hotels in Kalamazoo
Renting a car in Kalamazoo
Renting a car in Kalamazoo costs $73 per day, on average, or $147 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Budget, Avis and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Kalamazoo is the Hertz branch at 5239 Portage Rd Office P, which is 5 km from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Kalamazoo Intl.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Kalamazoo is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Honda Fit or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.