With a population of 36.828, Portage is a must-see destination in Indiana, United States.
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.
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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 8h.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Portage, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Portage to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around €18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Buffalo, expect to pay about €10 for a 1h 38m trip.
Another option to get to Portage is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 50 km from Portage. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, among others, in Chicago.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portage, including Bus, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Portage takes 129 km and will cost you around €36. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about €36 for a journey of 153 km.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Days Inn by Wyndham Portage and Hampton Inn Portage.
Expect to pay €0.98 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 €11.69 and €15.59. The most frequently booked car type in Portage is Economy (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Chevrolet Colorado or similar) is, on average, 28% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.