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

South Haven travel guide

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You're Going to Love South Haven

With a population of 4,403, South Haven is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. South Haven deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit South Haven

South Haven in November
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
South Haven in November
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to South Haven in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °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 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3.5″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in South Haven, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.

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How to Get to South Haven

Plane

Although South Haven doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to South Bend/Michiana (SBN), which is located 49 miles from South Haven. Chicago All airports is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Qatar Airways, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to South Haven departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving South Haven, followed by Train. The train journey from South Haven to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bloomington, expect to pay about $28 for a 2h 25m trip.

Car

Another option to get to South Haven is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 78 miles from South Haven. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to South Haven, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Grand Rapids, the bus ride to South Haven takes 200 miles and will cost you around $32. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $69 for a journey of 205 miles.

Plane

Although South Haven doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to South Bend/Michiana (SBN), which is located 49 miles from South Haven. Chicago All airports is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Qatar Airways, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to South Haven departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving South Haven, followed by Train. The train journey from South Haven to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bloomington, expect to pay about $28 for a 2h 25m trip.

Car

Another option to get to South Haven is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 78 miles from South Haven. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to South Haven, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Grand Rapids, the bus ride to South Haven takes 200 miles and will cost you around $32. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $69 for a journey of 205 miles.

Airports near South Haven

GRRGrand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving South Haven

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,632 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,582 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,052 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,441 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,531 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,467 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,082 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,892 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,025 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,662 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,629 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,395 reviews)
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Where to stay in South Haven

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Suites South Haven near I-96 and Lake Bluff Inn and Suites. There are also lots of vacation rental options in South Haven, with prices from $48 to $2,573 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in South Haven are about 17% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in South Haven by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of South Haven

Most booked hotels in South Haven

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Old Harbor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 340 reviews)
$146+
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Lake Bluff Inn and Suites
2 stars
Good (7.9, 689 reviews)
$118+
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Comfort Suites South Haven near I-96
2 stars
Good (7.5, 574 reviews)
$48+
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Sun N Sand Resort
2 stars
Good (7.5, 74 reviews)
$94+
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Baymont by Wyndham South Haven
2 stars
Good (7.4, 737 reviews)
$63+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, South Haven, MI
2 stars
Good (6, 510 reviews)
$61+
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Renting a car in South Haven

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in South Haven (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in South Haven (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69.