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

Portage travel guide

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You're Going to Love Portage

With a population of 10,324, Portage is a must-see destination in Wisconsin, 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 Portage has to offer.

When to visit Portage

Portage in October
Estimated hotel price
$66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Portage in October
Estimated hotel price
$66
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Portage in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8.6 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.2″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Portage, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.

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How to Get to Portage

Plane

Although Portage doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Madison Truax Field (MSN), which is located 29 miles from Portage. Appleton Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Allegiant Air, United Airlines, Air France and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Portage departs from Phoenix and takes around 3h 04m.

Train

The train station in Portage is called Portage, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Portage is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 148 miles from Portage. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portage, including FlixBus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Chicago, the bus ride to Portage takes 200 miles and will cost you around $86. From New York, the ticket costs about $235 for a journey of 1620 miles.

Plane

Although Portage doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Madison Truax Field (MSN), which is located 29 miles from Portage. Appleton Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Allegiant Air, United Airlines, Air France and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Portage departs from Phoenix and takes around 3h 04m.

Train

The train station in Portage is called Portage, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Portage is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 148 miles from Portage. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portage, including FlixBus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Chicago, the bus ride to Portage takes 200 miles and will cost you around $86. From New York, the ticket costs about $235 for a journey of 1620 miles.

Airports near Portage

ATWAppleton Intl
MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
MSNMadison Truax Field

Airlines serving Portage

Lufthansa
Good (7,048 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,336 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,846 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,217 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,564 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,254 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,971 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,923 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,963 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,319 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,464 reviews)
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Where to stay in Portage

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Super 8 by Wyndham Portage and Best Western Resort Hotel & Conference Center.

Where to stay in popular areas of Portage

Most booked hotels in Portage

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Best Western Resort Hotel & Conference Center
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 349 reviews)
$102+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Portage
2 stars
Good (7, 301 reviews)
$66+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Portage
2 stars
Good (6.6, 343 reviews)
$55+
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Comfort Suites Wisconsin Dells Area
2 stars
Good (6.4, 304 reviews)
$90+
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The Ridge Hotel Portage
2 stars
Okay (4.5, 217 reviews)
$74+
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Renting a car in Portage

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Portage (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Portage (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

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