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

Kalkaska travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kalkaska

With a population of 2.038, Kalkaska is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. Kalkaska deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Kalkaska

Kalkaska in February
Estimated hotel price
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kalkaska in February
Estimated hotel price
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kalkaska in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °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 September, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Kalkaska, with an average rainfall of 1.4″.

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How to Get to Kalkaska

Plane

Although Kalkaska doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Traverse City Cherry Capital (TVC), which is located 32 km from Kalkaska. Traverse City Cherry Capital is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kalkaska departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 19m.

Car

Another option to get to Kalkaska is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 317 km from Kalkaska. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Detroit.

Plane

Although Kalkaska doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Traverse City Cherry Capital (TVC), which is located 32 km from Kalkaska. Traverse City Cherry Capital is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kalkaska departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 19m.

Car

Another option to get to Kalkaska is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 317 km from Kalkaska. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Detroit.

Airports near Kalkaska

TVCTraverse City Cherry Capital
PLNPellston Emmet County
MBSBay City MBS Intl

Airlines serving Kalkaska

KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,209 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,474 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,554 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,657 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,190 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,534 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,041 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,899 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,460 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,754 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,046 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (669 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,447 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (679 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kalkaska

Average rates range from around $351 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $168 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Rodeway Inn Kalkaska and North Country American Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kalkaska

Most booked hotels in Kalkaska

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All Seasons Resort
2 stars
Excellent (8, 469 reviews)
$117+
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Rodeway Inn Kalkaska
2 stars
Okay (5.8, 204 reviews)
$72+
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North Country American Inn
2 stars
Okay (5.5, 220 reviews)
$88+
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Renting a car in Kalkaska

Renting a car in Kalkaska costs $40 per day, on average, or $79 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 160% cheaper than airport locations in Kalkaska.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Kalkaska (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86.

Renting a car in Kalkaska costs $40 per day, on average, or $79 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 160% cheaper than airport locations in Kalkaska.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Kalkaska (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86.