Mercer Island travel guide
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You're Going to Love Mercer Island
With a population of 22 699, Mercer Island is a must-see destination in Washington, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mercer Island has to offer.
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″.
How to Get to Mercer Island
Plane
When flying to Mercer Island, you’ll arrive at Seattle/Tacoma Airport (SEA), which is located 15 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Mercer Island include Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Mercer Island departs from Los Angeles and takes around 2h 50m.
Car
Another option to get to Mercer Island is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 10 km from Mercer Island. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Turo, among others, in Seattle.
Airlines serving Mercer Island
Where to stay in popular areas of Mercer Island
Most booked hotels in Mercer Island
Renting a car in Mercer Island
Renting a car in Mercer Island costs $65 per day, on average, or $195 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Seattle/Tacoma Intl.
Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92.