With a population of 52,347, Battle Creek is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Battle Creek deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Lucky Rooster (1299 Columbia Ave E) and WACO Kitchen - Battle Creek (15955 S Airport Rd) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Battle Creek in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 3.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Battle Creek, with an average rainfall of 1.3″.
Although Battle Creek doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gerald R. Ford Airport (GRR), which is located 43 miles from Battle Creek. The shortest domestic flight to Battle Creek departs from Orlando and takes around 4h 29m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Battle Creek. The train station in Battle Creek is called Battle Creek, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.
Another option to get to Battle Creek is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 129 miles from Battle Creek. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn by Marriott Battle Creek and Quality Inn & Suites Next to the Casino.
Renting a car in Battle Creek costs $72 per day, on average, or $143 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Kalamazoo Intl.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Battle Creek (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Battle Creek is Compact (Kia Soul or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$39/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$40/day