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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

Mercer Island in September
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mercer Island in September
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 Walla Walla and takes around 1h 08m.

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 $38 for a 3h 07m 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 Dollar, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mercer Island, including Amtrak, Bus and FlixBus. From Bellingham, the bus ride to Mercer Island takes 135 miles and will cost you around $21. From Portland, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 215 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 Walla Walla and takes around 1h 08m.

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 $38 for a 3h 07m 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 Dollar, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mercer Island, including Amtrak, Bus and FlixBus. From Bellingham, the bus ride to Mercer Island takes 135 miles and will cost you around $21. From Portland, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 215 miles.

Airports near Mercer Island

PAEEverett Paine Field
LKESeattle Lake Union Spb
SEASeattle/Tacoma Intl

Airlines serving Mercer Island

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,983 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,819 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,351 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 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 (8.4, 2739 reviews)
$164+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle-Airport
4 stars
Good (7.2, 2929 reviews)
$181+
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Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
2 stars
Good (7.2, 2679 reviews)
$103+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Seatac Airport
2 stars
Good (6.8, 2780 reviews)
$115+
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Ramada by Wyndham SeaTac Airport
2 stars
Okay (5.9, 3884 reviews)
$122+
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Rodeway Inn
2 stars
Okay (5.1, 2285 reviews)
$76+
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Renting a car in Mercer Island

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Mercer Island is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Ford F-150 or similar) are, on average, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Mercer Island is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Ford F-150 or similar) are, on average, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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