Escanaba travel guide

Escanaba Tourism | Escanaba Guide

You're Going to Love Escanaba

With a population of 12,616, Escanaba is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Escanaba to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Escanaba

Escanaba in January
Estimated hotel price
$84
1 night at 3-star hotel
Escanaba in January
Estimated hotel price
$84
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Escanaba 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 January, when it can get as cold as 8.6 °F, with an average temperature of 15.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 3.4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Escanaba, with an average rainfall of 1″.

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How to Get to Escanaba

Plane

When flying to Escanaba, you’ll arrive at Escanaba Delta County Arpt (ESC), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Escanaba departs from Detroit and takes around 1h 22m.

Car

Another option to get to Escanaba is to pick up a car rental from Milwaukee, which is about 191 miles from Escanaba. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Milwaukee.

Bus

Escanaba’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Escanaba, you’ll arrive at Escanaba Delta County Arpt (ESC), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Escanaba departs from Detroit and takes around 1h 22m.

Car

Another option to get to Escanaba is to pick up a car rental from Milwaukee, which is about 191 miles from Escanaba. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Milwaukee.

Bus

Escanaba’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city center.

Airlines serving Escanaba

KLM
Good (849 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (777 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,783 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,919 reviews)

Where to stay in Escanaba

Average rates range from around $187 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $251 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Inn And Suites Escanaba and Super 8 by Wyndham Escanaba.

Where to stay in popular areas of Escanaba

Most booked hotels in Escanaba

Comfort Suites Escanaba
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 143 reviews)
$143+
Sunset Lodge Escanaba
0 stars
Excellent (8.3, 520 reviews)
$72+
Quality Inn And Suites Escanaba
2 stars
Good (7, 153 reviews)
$117+
Travelodge by Wyndham Escanaba
2 stars
Good (6.3, 189 reviews)
$64+
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (6.2, 252 reviews)
$72+
Super 8 by Wyndham Escanaba
2 stars
Good (6.2, 517 reviews)
$65+

Renting a car in Escanaba

Renting a car in Escanaba costs $92 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Escanaba.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Escanaba (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Escanaba is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 25% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Escanaba costs $92 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Escanaba.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Escanaba (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Escanaba is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 25% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.