Introduction
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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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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.

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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 Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Air Tahiti Nui. The shortest domestic flight to Mercer Island departs from Ontario and takes around 2h 51m.

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 $44 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 10 km from Mercer Island. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Turo, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mercer Island, including Amtrak, Bus and Greyhound. From Bellingham, the bus ride to Mercer Island takes 266 km and will cost you around $42. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 306 km.

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 Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Air Tahiti Nui. The shortest domestic flight to Mercer Island departs from Ontario and takes around 2h 51m.

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 $44 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 10 km from Mercer Island. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Turo, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mercer Island, including Amtrak, Bus and Greyhound. From Bellingham, the bus ride to Mercer Island takes 266 km and will cost you around $42. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 306 km.

Airports near Mercer Island

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

Airlines serving Mercer Island

KLM
Good (1,420 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,592 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,998 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,536 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,052 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,790 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,672 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,033 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,043 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,421 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,497 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,471 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,585 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,068 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,340 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,409 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (897 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 (8.5, 2906 reviews)
$82+
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Hilton Bellevue
3 stars
Good (7.9, 863 reviews)
$125+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle-Airport
4 stars
Good (7.2, 3108 reviews)
$95+
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Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
2 stars
Good (7.2, 2785 reviews)
$66+
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Ramada by Wyndham SeaTac Airport
2 stars
Good (6.1, 4025 reviews)
$55+
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Rodeway Inn Seattle Airport
2 stars
Okay (4.9, 2356 reviews)
$53+
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Renting a car in Mercer Island

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

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