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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Mercer Island travel guide

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With a population of 22,699, Mercer Island is a must-see destination in Washington, United States. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mercer Island has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Mercer Island

If you’re looking for affordable options, Allister (7650 SE 27th St.) and Crawlspace Gastropub (3041 78th Ave SE) are great picks.

When to visit Mercer Island

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mercer Island in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 75.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 6.5″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Mercer Island, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.

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How to Get to Mercer Island

Plane

When flying to Mercer Island, you’ll arrive at Seattle/Tacoma Airport (SEA), which is located 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Mercer Island include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Mercer Island departs from Los Angeles and takes around 2h 53m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Mercer Island. The train journey from Mercer Island to Vancouver takes 3h 07m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $37 for a 4h 25m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Mercer Island is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 6 miles from Mercer Island. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mercer Island, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Bus. From Richmond, the bus ride to Mercer Island takes 190 miles and will cost you around $110. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 210 miles.

Plane

When flying to Mercer Island, you’ll arrive at Seattle/Tacoma Airport (SEA), which is located 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Mercer Island include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Mercer Island departs from Los Angeles and takes around 2h 53m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Mercer Island. The train journey from Mercer Island to Vancouver takes 3h 07m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $37 for a 4h 25m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Mercer Island is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 6 miles from Mercer Island. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mercer Island, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Bus. From Richmond, the bus ride to Mercer Island takes 190 miles and will cost you around $110. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 210 miles.

Airports near Mercer Island

BFISeattle King County/Boeing
PAEEverett Paine Field
SEASeattle/Tacoma Intl

Airlines serving Mercer Island

KLM
Good (1,406 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,532 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,996 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,476 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,030 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,773 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,000 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,999 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,479 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,388 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,658 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (861 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,367 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,543 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,193 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,040 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,388 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (368 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Mercer Island

Most booked hotels in Mercer Island

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Country Inn & Suites Seattle-Tacoma Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2884 reviews)
$80+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle-Airport
4 stars
Good (7.2, 3075 reviews)
$99+
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Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
2 stars
Good (7.2, 2774 reviews)
$68+
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Ramada by Wyndham SeaTac Airport
2 stars
Good (6.1, 4002 reviews)
$62+
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Seatac Inn
2 stars
Okay (5.7, 880 reviews)
$66+
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Rodeway Inn
2 stars
Okay (4.9, 2351 reviews)
$46+
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Renting a car in Mercer Island

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Mercer Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72.

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Mercer Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72.

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