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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Empire travel guide

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You're Going to Love Empire

With a population of 379, Empire is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Empire to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Empire

Empire in February
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel
Empire in February
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Empire

Plane

Although Empire doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Traverse City Cherry Capital (TVC), which is located 24 miles from Empire. Traverse City Cherry Capital is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Empire departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 11m.

Car

Another option to get to Empire is to pick up a car rental from Milwaukee, which is about 153 miles from Empire. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Milwaukee.

Plane

Although Empire doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Traverse City Cherry Capital (TVC), which is located 24 miles from Empire. Traverse City Cherry Capital is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Empire departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 11m.

Car

Another option to get to Empire is to pick up a car rental from Milwaukee, which is about 153 miles from Empire. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Milwaukee.

Airports near Empire

TVCTraverse City Cherry Capital
PLNPellston Emmet County
ESCEscanaba Delta County Arpt

Airlines serving Empire

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,068 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,163 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (346 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (734 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Empire

Most booked hotels in Empire

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The Cottonwood Inn B&B
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 162 reviews)
$248+
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Empire Lakeshore Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 95 reviews)
$132+
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Maple Lane Empire
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 50 reviews)
$108+
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Empire Lakeshore Inn
2 stars
Good (7.8, 360 reviews)
$113+
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Renting a car in Empire

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Empire (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 Empire (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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