Grand Haven travel guide

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You're Going to Love Grand Haven

With a population of 10,412, Grand Haven is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Grand Haven to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Grand Haven

Grand Haven in January
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Grand Haven in January
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Grand Haven

Plane

When flying to Grand Haven, you’ll arrive at Muskegon (MKG), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Grand Haven departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Grand Haven is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 109 miles from Grand Haven. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.

Plane

When flying to Grand Haven, you’ll arrive at Muskegon (MKG), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Grand Haven departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Grand Haven is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 109 miles from Grand Haven. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.

Airlines serving Grand Haven

Lufthansa
Good (4,666 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,541 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,584 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,467 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,863 reviews)
Finnair
Good (871 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,654 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,545 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (773 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,352 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (477 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,329 reviews)
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Where to stay in Grand Haven

Average rates range from around $266 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $258 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Rodeway Inn and Baymont by Wyndham Grand Haven.

Where to stay in popular areas of Grand Haven

Most booked hotels in Grand Haven

Looking Glass Beachfront Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 19 reviews)
$259+
Harbor House Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 520 reviews)
$173+
Shoreline Inn and Conference Center Ascend Hotel Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 655 reviews)
$142+
Delta Hotels by Marriott Muskegon Convention Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 303 reviews)
$175+
Holiday Inn Grand Haven-Spring Lake
3 stars
Good (7.8, 245 reviews)
$188+
Best Western Beacon Inn
2 stars
Good (7.6, 506 reviews)
$126+

Renting a car in Grand Haven

Renting a car in Grand Haven costs $72 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Grand Haven.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Grand Haven (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 Grand Haven is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Honda Insight or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Grand Haven costs $72 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Grand Haven.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Grand Haven (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 Grand Haven is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Honda Insight or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.