Introduction
Where to eat
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 4 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 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 44m.

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 Turo and Dollar, among others, in Seattle.

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 44m.

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 Turo and Dollar, among others, in Seattle.

Airports near Mercer Island

PAEEverett Paine Field
LKESeattle Lake Union Spb
SEASeattle/Tacoma Intl

Airlines serving Mercer Island

Lufthansa
Good (8,177 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,555 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,153 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,475 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,033 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,497 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,264 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,637 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,089 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,648 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,932 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,455 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,500 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,428 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,441 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,360 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 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 by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 3065 reviews)
$126+
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Hilton Bellevue
3 stars
Excellent (8, 901 reviews)
$180+
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Hotel 116, A Coast Hotel Bellevue
3 stars
Good (7.4, 1811 reviews)
$114+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle-Airport
4 stars
Good (7.2, 3293 reviews)
$131+
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Red Lion Hotel Bellevue
3 stars
Good (6.7, 1409 reviews)
$123+
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Ramada by Wyndham SeaTac Airport
2 stars
Good (6.2, 4544 reviews)
$68+
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Renting a car in Mercer Island

Renting a car in Mercer Island costs $58 per day, on average, or $234 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 31% cheaper than airport locations in Mercer Island.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86.

Renting a car in Mercer Island costs $58 per day, on average, or $234 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 31% cheaper than airport locations in Mercer Island.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86.

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