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Where to stay
Renting a car

Portage la Prairie travel guide

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You're Going to Love Portage la Prairie

With a population of 12,957, Portage la Prairie is a must-see destination in Manitoba, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Portage la Prairie deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Portage la Prairie

Portage la Prairie in December
Estimated hotel price
$73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Portage la Prairie in December
Estimated hotel price
$73
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Portage la Prairie in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -11.2 °F, with an average temperature of -0.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3.5″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Portage la Prairie, with an average rainfall of 0.6″.

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How to Get to Portage la Prairie

Plane

Although Portage la Prairie doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Winnipeg (YWG), which is located 47 miles from Portage la Prairie. Winnipeg is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, Qantas Airways, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Portage la Prairie from the United States departs from Atlanta and takes around 3h 22m.

Car

Another option to get to Portage la Prairie is to pick up a car rental from Winnipeg, which is about 52 miles from Portage la Prairie. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Winnipeg.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Portage la Prairie using Ontario Northland or Rider Express. From Thunder Bay, the bus ride to Portage la Prairie takes 597 miles and will cost you around $86. From Edmonton, the ticket costs about $413 for a journey of 1050 miles.

Plane

Although Portage la Prairie doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Winnipeg (YWG), which is located 47 miles from Portage la Prairie. Winnipeg is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, Qantas Airways, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Portage la Prairie from the United States departs from Atlanta and takes around 3h 22m.

Car

Another option to get to Portage la Prairie is to pick up a car rental from Winnipeg, which is about 52 miles from Portage la Prairie. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Winnipeg.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Portage la Prairie using Ontario Northland or Rider Express. From Thunder Bay, the bus ride to Portage la Prairie takes 597 miles and will cost you around $86. From Edmonton, the ticket costs about $413 for a journey of 1050 miles.

Airports near Portage la Prairie

YWGWinnipeg
YBRBrandon

Airlines serving Portage la Prairie

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,251 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,852 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (855 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,464 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
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Where to stay in Portage la Prairie

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portage La Prairie and Super 8 by Wyndham Portage La Prairie MB.

Where to stay in popular areas of Portage la Prairie

Most booked hotels in Portage la Prairie

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Westgate Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 164 reviews)
$84+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Portage La Prairie MB
2 stars
Good (7.9, 225 reviews)
$92+
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Canad Inns Destination Centre Portage la Prairie
3 stars
Good (7.6, 204 reviews)
$98+
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hi way motel
2 stars
Excellent (8, 2 reviews)
$75+
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portage La Prairie
2 stars
Okay (5.8, 258 reviews)
$76+
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Renting a car in Portage la Prairie

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Portage la Prairie (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Portage la Prairie (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10.

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