Kalamazoo travel guide
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You're Going to Love Kalamazoo
With a population of 74,262, Kalamazoo is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Kalamazoo deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Kalamazoo
If you’re looking for affordable options, Food Dance (401 E.Michigan) and Cosmos Cucina (804 W Vine Street) are great picks.
When to visit Kalamazoo
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kalamazoo in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °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 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Kalamazoo, with an average rainfall of 1.5″.
How to Get to Kalamazoo
Plane
When flying to Kalamazoo, you’ll arrive at Kalamazoo Intl (AZO), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Kalamazoo include American Airlines, Qatar Airways and Air France. The shortest domestic flight to Kalamazoo departs from Orlando and takes around 4h 41m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kalamazoo. The train station in Kalamazoo is called Kalamazoo, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Kalamazoo is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 108 miles from Kalamazoo. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.
Airlines serving Kalamazoo
Where to stay in popular areas of Kalamazoo
Most booked hotels in Kalamazoo
Renting a car in Kalamazoo
Renting a car in Kalamazoo costs $73 per day, on average, or $147 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Budget, Avis and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Kalamazoo is the Hertz branch at 5239 Portage Rd Office P, which is 3 miles from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Kalamazoo.
Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in Kalamazoo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Kalamazoo is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Honda Fit or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Kalamazoo
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$50/day
Full-size
5 Adults, 2 Bags
$50/day