Petoskey travel guide

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You're Going to Love Petoskey

With a population of 5,670, Petoskey is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Petoskey to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Petoskey

If you’re looking for affordable options, Beacon Bistro Petoskey (319 Bay St) and Seventeen - Bay Harbor (795 Front) are great picks.

When to visit Petoskey

Petoskey in November
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Petoskey in November
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Petoskey in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 3.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Petoskey, with an average rainfall of 1.4″.

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How to Get to Petoskey

Plane

Although Petoskey doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Pellston Emmet County (PLN), which is located 16 miles from Petoskey. Traverse City Cherry Capital is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Petoskey departs from Detroit and takes around 1h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Petoskey is to pick up a car rental from Grand Rapids, which is about 170 miles from Petoskey. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Grand Rapids.

Plane

Although Petoskey doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Pellston Emmet County (PLN), which is located 16 miles from Petoskey. Traverse City Cherry Capital is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Petoskey departs from Detroit and takes around 1h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Petoskey is to pick up a car rental from Grand Rapids, which is about 170 miles from Petoskey. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Grand Rapids.

Airlines serving Petoskey

KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,728 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (766 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (772 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (817 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (32 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (138 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,786 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (498 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,952 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (440 reviews)
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Where to stay in Petoskey

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include AmericInn by Wyndham Petoskey and Apple Tree Inn, SureStay Collection by Best Western.

Where to stay in popular areas of Petoskey

Most booked hotels in Petoskey

Inn at Bay Harbor, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 31 reviews)
$423+
Best Western of Harbor Springs
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 304 reviews)
$139+
Colonial Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 175 reviews)
$229+
AmericInn by Wyndham Petoskey
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 671 reviews)
$104+
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Petoskey
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 327 reviews)
$157+
The Highlands at Harbor Springs
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 73 reviews)
$190+

Renting a car in Petoskey

Renting a car in Petoskey costs $64 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 59% cheaper than airport locations in Petoskey.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Petoskey (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. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Petoskey, while also 5% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Petoskey costs $64 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 59% cheaper than airport locations in Petoskey.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Petoskey (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. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Petoskey, while also 5% cheaper than other types, on average.