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

Kelleys Island travel guide

Kelleys Island Tourism | Kelleys Island Guide

You're Going to Love Kelleys Island

With a population of 312, Kelleys Island is a must-see destination in Ohio, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kelleys Island to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Kelleys Island

Kelleys Island in December
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kelleys Island in December
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kelleys Island

Plane

Although Kelleys Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cleveland Hopkins Airport (CLE), which is located 46 miles from Kelleys Island. Toledo Express is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Southwest, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kelleys Island departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 44m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kelleys Island, followed by AccesRail.

Car

Another option to get to Kelleys Island is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 54 miles from Kelleys Island. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kelleys Island, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Cincinnati, the bus ride to Kelleys Island takes 325 miles and will cost you around $78. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 410 miles.

Plane

Although Kelleys Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cleveland Hopkins Airport (CLE), which is located 46 miles from Kelleys Island. Toledo Express is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Southwest, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kelleys Island departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 44m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kelleys Island, followed by AccesRail.

Car

Another option to get to Kelleys Island is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 54 miles from Kelleys Island. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kelleys Island, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Cincinnati, the bus ride to Kelleys Island takes 325 miles and will cost you around $78. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 410 miles.

Airports near Kelleys Island

TOLToledo Express
CLECleveland Hopkins Intl

Airlines serving Kelleys Island

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,631 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,580 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,100 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,813 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,052 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,527 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,463 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,147 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kelleys Island

Most booked hotels in Kelleys Island

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Lake Point Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 559 reviews)
$132+
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The Wave at Marblehead
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 24 reviews)
$131+
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Little Ted's Cottages
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 121 reviews)
$220+
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South Beach Resort Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 401 reviews)
$112+
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Kelleys Island Venture Resort
4 stars
Good (7.3, 75 reviews)
$69+
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Renting a car in Kelleys Island

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Kelleys Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Kelleys Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69.