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
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kalamazoo in January
Estimated hotel price
$108
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 WestJet, Delta and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Kalamazoo departs from Boston and takes around 5h 47m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kalamazoo. The train journey from Kalamazoo to Chicago takes 2h 27m and costs around $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Detroit, expect to pay about $58 for a 2h 48m 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 Europcar, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Kalamazoo using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Kalamazoo takes 290 km and will cost you around $21. From Detroit, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 330 km.

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 WestJet, Delta and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Kalamazoo departs from Boston and takes around 5h 47m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kalamazoo. The train journey from Kalamazoo to Chicago takes 2h 27m and costs around $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Detroit, expect to pay about $58 for a 2h 48m 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 Europcar, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Kalamazoo using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Kalamazoo takes 290 km and will cost you around $21. From Detroit, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 330 km.

Airports near Kalamazoo

FWAFort Wayne
GRRGrand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Kalamazoo

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,736 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,690 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,085 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,094 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,189 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,721 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,524 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,485 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,644 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,660 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,764 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,077 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,688 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,187 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,912 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,437 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,056 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,596 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

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Kalamazoo Portage
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 41 reviews)
$146+
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Hilton Garden Inn Kalamazoo Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 251 reviews)
$145+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton - Kalamazoo/Portage, MI
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 216 reviews)
$114+
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Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center, MI
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 394 reviews)
$200+
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Avid Hotel Kalamazoo East By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 338 reviews)
$91+
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Courtyard by Marriott Kalamazoo Portage
3 stars
Good (7.8, 211 reviews)
$123+
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Renting a car in Kalamazoo

Renting a car in Kalamazoo costs $64 per day, on average, or $192 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 18% 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. The most frequently booked car type in Kalamazoo is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 31% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Kalamazoo costs $64 per day, on average, or $192 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 18% 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. The most frequently booked car type in Kalamazoo is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 31% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Kalamazoo

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$44/day

Economy

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$44/day

Compact SUV
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