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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 Denver and takes around 3h.

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 $37 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 6 miles 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, FlixBus and Bus. From Bellingham, the bus ride to Mercer Island takes 135 miles and will cost you around $42. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 190 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 Denver and takes around 3h.

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 $37 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 6 miles 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, FlixBus and Bus. From Bellingham, the bus ride to Mercer Island takes 135 miles and will cost you around $42. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 190 miles.

Airports near Mercer Island

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

Airlines serving Mercer Island

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,924 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,145 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,895 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (994 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 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, 2836 reviews)
$135+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle-Airport
4 stars
Good (7.2, 3019 reviews)
$119+
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Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
2 stars
Good (7.2, 2749 reviews)
$81+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Seatac Airport
2 stars
Good (6.9, 2846 reviews)
$76+
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Ramada by Wyndham SeaTac Airport
2 stars
Good (6, 3966 reviews)
$81+
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Seatac Inn
2 stars
Okay (5.7, 875 reviews)
$60+
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Renting a car in Mercer Island

Renting a car in Mercer Island costs $114 per day, on average, or $683 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 42% more expensive than at Seattle/Tacoma Intl.

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.

Renting a car in Mercer Island costs $114 per day, on average, or $683 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 42% more expensive than at Seattle/Tacoma Intl.

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.

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