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, L'Experience Paris - Mercer Island (3020 78th Ave SE) and Mo's Pizza & Wine Dive (2630 77th Ave Se Suite 112) 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 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 Los Angeles and takes around 2h 39m.
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 $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $29 for a 3h 07m 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 Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Seattle.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mercer Island, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Bellingham, the bus ride to Mercer Island takes 135 miles and will cost you around $42. From Victoria, the ticket costs about $278 for a journey of 165 miles.
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 $167 per day, on average, or $501 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, 63% more expensive than at Seattle/Tacoma Intl.
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Mercer Island is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.