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How to get there
Where to stay
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Portland travel guide

Portland Tourism | Portland Guide

You're Going to Love Portland

With a population of 3,883, Portland is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Portland to see all of its attractions.

How to Get to Portland

Plane

Although Portland doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gerald R. Ford Airport (GRR), which is located 32 miles from Portland. Detroit Metro Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Portland departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Portland.

Car

Another option to get to Portland is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 155 miles from Portland. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Plane

Although Portland doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gerald R. Ford Airport (GRR), which is located 32 miles from Portland. Detroit Metro Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Portland departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Portland.

Car

Another option to get to Portland is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 155 miles from Portland. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Portland

DTWDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
GRRGrand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl
FNTFlint Bishop

Airlines serving Portland

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Portland

Most booked hotels in Portland

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Union Hill
1 star
Excellent (9.5, 63 reviews)
$133+
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American Inn and Suites Ionia
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 332 reviews)
$95+
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American Heritage Inn
2 stars
Good (7.7, 92 reviews)
$138+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Ionia MI
2 stars
Good (7.6, 265 reviews)
$76+
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Renting a car in Portland

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Portland (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 Portland (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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