Alpena travel guide
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You're Going to Love Alpena
With a population of 10,483, Alpena 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 Alpena to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Alpena
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Alpena in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 19.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 3.2″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Alpena, with an average rainfall of 1.3″.
How to Get to Alpena
Plane
When flying to Alpena, you’ll arrive at Alpena Phelps/Collins (APN), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Alpena departs from Detroit and takes around 1h 06m.
Train
The train station in Alpena is called Alpena, and is located 2 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Alpena is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 189 miles from Alpena. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.
Airports near Alpena
Airlines serving Alpena
Where to stay in Alpena
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown and Days Inn by Wyndham Alpena.
Where to stay in popular areas of Alpena
Most booked hotels in Alpena
Renting a car in Alpena
Renting a car in Alpena costs $49 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Alpena.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Alpena (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. Intermediate (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Alpena, while also 22% cheaper than other types, on average.