Car Rental - Kalamazoo

 

Rent a car in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to explore a historical city standing in a place that once was home to Native Americans of the ancient Hopewell and Potawatomi cultures.

Pick up your Hertz Kalamazoo rental car at Battle Creek International Airport, or one of our other convenient locations around the city and start to explore the ‘Bedding Plant Capital of the World’. Choose from our great range of vehicles to suit families, couples or singles, for business car rental or just for pleasure.

Kalamazoo is home to a range of museums and theaters as well as performing arts and planetariums, and is famous for its outdoor shopping mall, the first of its kind in the United States. Venture out by car to visit Detroit and Chicago, almost equidistant from Kalamazoo, and the Great lakes too.

Choose Kalamazoo car rental with Hertz today and make your stay in Michigan a trip to remember.

Kalamazoo Locations

A Quick Guide to Kalamazoo

An American fighter plane

Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Museum

A6151 Portage Road, Portage, MI, 49002

Situated conveniently next to the airport, the Air Zoo is home to many historical and rare aircraft and with its emphasis on experience for all ages it’s an inspiring place to take your family. Get hands-on with flight simulators and perform full motion, loops and dives or simply take in the history from this Smithsonian-affiliated gem of a museum. All parking is free at the Air Zoo so you can leave your rental car for as long as you need while you explore the museum.

 

Chairlift in Michigan

Bittersweet Ski Resort

600 River Road, Otsego, MI, 49078

There’s no better place to make your visit action-packed than with this ski and snowboard resort, and just a short drive out of Kalamazoo. With 20 runs, chair lifts and wonder carpet facilities, Bittersweet is accessible for both beginners and the committed skier, while all can equally enjoy the atmosphere of the indoor lodge.

Vintage car in exhibition

Gilmore Car Museum

6865 West Hickory Road, Hickory Corners, MI, 49060

Jump in your rental car for a short drive from Kalamazoo to witness one of the largest collections of classic and vintage vehicles in Michigan. Tracking the history of America through one of its most prized assets, the automobile, this is an experience that extends to car shows and concerts, making it heaven for petrol heads and those with a passion for automotive history.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Kalamazoo

3303 Retail Place Drive, MI, 49048

Located off Interstate 94 and just a few minutes from the Battle Creek International Airport, this two-star hotel offers convenience and comfort. And with added facilities of pool, fitness center, free parking for your Kalamazoo rental car, and electric charging stations if you rent an electric vehicle, you’ll have everything you need for a vacation or business visit.

Hilton Garden Inn Kalamazoo Downtown

303 North Rose Street, MI, 49007

The elegant redbrick façade of the three-star Hilton Garden Inn leads to large spacious rooms and suites, some featuring decorative windows with great views of the city. The hotel boasts its own convenience store, indoor and outdoor lounges as well as a pool and gym your stay in Kalamazoo. There is an additional daily fee for parking, so check prices before booking so you’ll know how much it will be to park your rental car in Kalamazoo.

Off Map Glamping, South Haven

64301 8th Avenue, South Haven, MI, 49090

Just a short drive from Kalamazoo, Off Map Glamping offer you the chance to really let your adventurous, outdoor spirit run wild. Enjoy luxurious elevated camping in furnished safari tents with king and double beds set against the stunning backdrop of Michigan woodlands. Although you can’t park your rental car at your tent, there is a parking lot centrally located on the campsite.

Rustica

236 South Kalamazoo Mall, MI, 49007

Located in Kalamazoo’s downtown mall, Rustica takes inspiration from Europe whilst keeping a Michigan feel with locally sourced and sustainable produce. Venture beyond its charming store-front exterior to try the homemade ricotta gnocchi followed by a classic American key lime pie.

Martell’s

3501 Greenleaf Boulevard, MI, 49008

The pairing of fresh Italian and American food with lakeside views is what keeps people coming back to this restaurant. Once you’ve tucked into their extensive choice of pasta and indulged yourself with some berry glazed chocolate torte, stretch your legs on one of the trails or let the kids loose in the play area.

Henderson Castle

100 Monroe Street, MI, 49006

This Queen Anne style mansion, dating back to 1895, sits on three acres of land and serves up classic dishes like lobster bisque in its H Prime Chop House, as well as high tea. Head to the Castle for a unique dining experience.

Driving In and Around Kalamazoo

  • On-street parking is available throughout Kalamazoo. Usually charged by the hour.
  • Arcadia Ramp 4 (49007) has 350 car parking spaces, and valet parking for your rental car is also available. Located close to the Kalamazoo Valley Museum.
  • Central City Parking (49007) Found in the Haymarket District you can pay on foot with cash or card. No height restrictions and disabled spots are available.

 

  • Interstate 94 (I-94) passes right through Kalamazoo and links Detroit with Chicago.
  • U.S. Route 131 (US-131) runs north from White Pigeon, through Kalamazoo and on to Grand Rapids and beyond.

 

How to Get From Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids

It’s around a 45-minute, 50-mile drive to Grand Rapids when you rent a car from Kalamazoo.

  1. Jump on the US-131.
  2. On approaching the center of Grand Rapids, take a left down Cherry Street South-West, and then on to Division Avenue South.

 

How to Get From Kalamazoo to Fort Wayne, Indiana

A two-hour, 120-mile drive crossing the border into Indiana will take you to Fort Wayne when you rent a car from Kalamazoo. First take the I-94 east, then take the I-69 south, and then follow the I-27 into the center of Fort Wayne.

 

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