Portage travel guide
Portage Tourism | Portage Guide
You're Going to Love Portage
With a population of 36 828, Portage is a must-see destination in Indiana, United States.
When to visit Portage
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Portage in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -8 °C, with an average temperature of -4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 109 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Portage, with an average rainfall of 46 mm.
How to Get to Portage
Plane
Although Portage doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 51 km from Portage. The shortest flight to Portage from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 22h 50m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Portage, followed by Iberia. The train journey from Portage to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around RM 94 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about RM 122 for a 2h 05m trip.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portage, including Bus, Amtrak and Tornado Bus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Portage takes 129 km and will cost you around RM 357. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about RM 179 for a journey of 129 km.
Airlines serving Portage
Where to stay in Portage
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Days Inn by Wyndham Portage and Hampton Inn Portage.
Where to stay in popular areas of Portage
Hiring a car in Portage
Expect to pay RM 4.85 per litre in Portage (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 58.13 and RM 77.50. The most frequently booked car type in Portage is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.