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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. Mercer Island deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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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 Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Mercer Island departs from Los Angeles and takes around 2h 50m.

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 $38 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 Europcar and Turo, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mercer Island, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Bellingham, the bus ride to Mercer Island takes 165 miles and will cost you around $42. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 190 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 Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Mercer Island departs from Los Angeles and takes around 2h 50m.

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 $38 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 Europcar and Turo, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mercer Island, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Bellingham, the bus ride to Mercer Island takes 165 miles and will cost you around $42. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 190 miles.

Airports near Mercer Island

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

Airlines serving Mercer Island

KLM
Good (1,467 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,833 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,779 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,271 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,248 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,135 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,405 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,539 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,705 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,794 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,197 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,470 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,995 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Mercer Island

Most booked hotels in Mercer Island

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Hyatt Regency Bellevue
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1009 reviews)
$254+
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Country Inn & Suites Seattle-Tacoma Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2983 reviews)
$95+
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Hyatt House Seattle Bellevue
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 523 reviews)
$146+
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Eastgate Hotel, BW Signature Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1772 reviews)
$116+
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Hotel 116 a Coast Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, 1830 reviews)
$95+
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Ramada by Wyndham SeaTac Airport
2 stars
Good (6.2, 4062 reviews)
$56+
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Renting a car in Mercer Island

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69.

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