Marquette travel guide
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You're Going to Love Marquette
With a population of 21,355, Marquette is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Marquette deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Marquette
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Delft Bistro (139 Washington Street) and Elizabeth's Chop House (113 S Front St) are great picks.
When to visit Marquette
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Marquette in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 75.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 5 °F, with an average temperature of 14 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Marquette, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.
How to Get to Marquette
Plane
When flying to Marquette, you’ll arrive at Marquette Sawyer Intl (MQT), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Marquette include American Airlines, Qatar Airways and Air France. The shortest domestic flight to Marquette departs from Detroit and takes around 1h 24m.
Bus
Marquette’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Marquette
Where to stay in Marquette
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include My Place Hotel-Marquette, MI and Days Inn by Wyndham Marquette.
Where to stay in popular areas of Marquette
Most booked hotels in Marquette
Renting a car in Marquette
Renting a car in Marquette costs $82 per day, on average, or $164 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Marquette.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Marquette (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Marquette is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.