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. 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, Qatar Airways and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Mercer Island departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 40m.

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.

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, Qatar Airways and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Mercer Island departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 40m.

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.

Airports near Mercer Island

PAEEverett Paine Field
LKESeattle Lake Union Spb
SEASeattle/Tacoma Intl

Airlines serving Mercer Island

Lufthansa
Good (8,039 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,028 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,395 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,406 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,966 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,226 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,597 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,777 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (923 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,577 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,811 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,135 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,403 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (411 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,450 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,360 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,475 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, 1001 reviews)
$293+
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Eastgate Hotel, BW Signature Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1809 reviews)
$171+
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Hilton Bellevue
3 stars
Excellent (8, 879 reviews)
$186+
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Hotel 116 a Coast Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, 1843 reviews)
$148+
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Red Lion Hotel Bellevue
3 stars
Good (6.7, 1391 reviews)
$123+
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Rodeway Inn Seattle Airport
2 stars
Okay (4.9, 2370 reviews)
$67+
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Renting a car in Mercer Island

Renting a car in Mercer Island costs $69 per day, on average, or $138 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

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.

Renting a car in Mercer Island costs $69 per day, on average, or $138 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

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.

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