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

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kalamazoo has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Kalamazoo

If you’re looking for affordable options, Old Burdicks Bar and Grill (100 W. Michigan Ave) and Brick and Brine (100 W Michigan Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo in January
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kalamazoo in January
Estimated hotel price
$111
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 7 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Kalamazoo include American Airlines, WestJet and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Kalamazoo departs from Boston and takes around 4h 17m.

Train

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 Europcar, among others, in Chicago.

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, WestJet and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Kalamazoo departs from Boston and takes around 4h 17m.

Train

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 Europcar, among others, in Chicago.

Airlines serving Kalamazoo

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,756 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,705 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,127 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,100 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,490 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,667 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,674 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,808 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,078 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,188 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,691 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,056 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,918 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,443 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,586 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kalamazoo

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn by Marriott Kalamazoo West and Baymont by Wyndham Kalamazoo West.

Most popular hotel in Kalamazoo by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Kalamazoo

Most booked hotels in Kalamazoo

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Kalamazoo Portage
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 41 reviews)
$142+
Homewood Suites by Hilton - Kalamazoo/Portage, MI
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 216 reviews)
$115+
Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center, MI
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 394 reviews)
$203+
Avid Hotel Kalamazoo East By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 340 reviews)
$91+
Courtyard by Marriott Kalamazoo Portage
3 stars
Good (7.8, 212 reviews)
$123+
Best Western Plus Kalamazoo Suites
2 stars
Good (7.7, 899 reviews)
$85+

Renting a car in Kalamazoo

Renting a car in Kalamazoo costs $62 per day, on average, or $186 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Kalamazoo.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27.

Renting a car in Kalamazoo costs $62 per day, on average, or $186 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Kalamazoo.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27.