Grand Marais travel guide

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You're Going to Love Grand Marais

With a population of 1,351, Grand Marais is a must-see destination in Minnesota, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Grand Marais deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Grand Marais

Grand Marais in March
Estimated hotel price
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel
Grand Marais in March
Estimated hotel price
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Grand Marais in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °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 -5.8 °F, with an average temperature of 5 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Grand Marais, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.

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How to Get to Grand Marais

Plane

Although Grand Marais doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ironwood Gogebic County (IWD), which is located 85 miles from Grand Marais. The shortest domestic flight to Grand Marais departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 15m.

Plane

Although Grand Marais doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ironwood Gogebic County (IWD), which is located 85 miles from Grand Marais. The shortest domestic flight to Grand Marais departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 15m.

Airports near Grand Marais

Airlines serving Grand Marais

United Airlines
Good (9,240 reviews)

Where to stay in Grand Marais

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Shoreline Inn and Aspen Lodge.

Where to stay in popular areas of Grand Marais

Most booked hotels in Grand Marais

East Bay Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 70 reviews)
$156+
Best Western Plus Superior Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 4 reviews)
$188+
Harbor Inn Self Check-in Hotel
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$140+
Aspen Lodge
2 stars
Good (6.5, 1 review)
$162+
The Shoreline Inn
2 stars
Good (6.5, 3 reviews)
$110+
Aspen Inn
2 stars
Okay (5.4, 3 reviews)
$136+

Renting a car in Grand Marais

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Grand Marais (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.52 and $59.36.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Grand Marais (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.52 and $59.36.