Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Grand Island travel guide

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You're Going to Love Grand Island

With a population of 48,520, Grand Island is a must-see destination in Nebraska, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Grand Island deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Grand Island

If you’re looking for affordable options, 40 North Tap + Grille (520 W 3rd St) and Grand Island Saddle Club (1 Kuesters Lake Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Grand Island

Grand Island in December
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Grand Island in December
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Grand Island in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Grand Island, with an average rainfall of 0.5″.

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How to Get to Grand Island

Plane

When flying to Grand Island, you’ll arrive at Grand Island (GRI), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Grand Island include American Airlines, Qatar Airways and Allegiant Air. The shortest domestic flight to Grand Island departs from Dallas and takes around 1h 58m.

Car

Another option to get to Grand Island is to pick up a car rental from Omaha, which is about 127 miles from Grand Island. You’ll find branches of Payless and Turo, among others, in Omaha.

Bus

Grand Island’s bus station is located 2 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Grand Island, you’ll arrive at Grand Island (GRI), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Grand Island include American Airlines, Qatar Airways and Allegiant Air. The shortest domestic flight to Grand Island departs from Dallas and takes around 1h 58m.

Car

Another option to get to Grand Island is to pick up a car rental from Omaha, which is about 127 miles from Grand Island. You’ll find branches of Payless and Turo, among others, in Omaha.

Bus

Grand Island’s bus station is located 2 miles from the city center.

Airports near Grand Island

EARKearney
LNKLincoln
GRIGrand Island

Airlines serving Grand Island

Lufthansa
Good (7,048 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,217 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,564 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,415 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,171 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (734 reviews)
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Where to stay in Grand Island

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Grand Island and Island Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Grand Island

Most booked hotels in Grand Island

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Best Western Plus Grand Island Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 366 reviews)
$135+
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SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Grand Island
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 645 reviews)
$95+
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Quality Inn and Conference Center I-80 Grand Island
2 stars
Excellent (8, 455 reviews)
$100+
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Ramada by Wyndham Midtown Grand Island
3 stars
Excellent (8, 354 reviews)
$136+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Grand Island I-80
2 stars
Good (7.9, 462 reviews)
$75+
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Travelodge by Wyndham Grand Island
2 stars
Good (6.9, 289 reviews)
$77+
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Renting a car in Grand Island

Renting a car in Grand Island costs $89 per day, on average, or $177 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 26% cheaper than airport locations in Grand Island.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Grand Island (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. The most frequently booked car type in Grand Island is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 33% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Grand Island costs $89 per day, on average, or $177 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 26% cheaper than airport locations in Grand Island.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Grand Island (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. The most frequently booked car type in Grand Island is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 33% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Grand Island

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$87/day

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$87/day

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