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Where to stay
Renting a car

Mount Pleasant travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mount Pleasant

With a population of 26,016, Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant in January
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mount Pleasant in January
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mount Pleasant in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 3.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Mount Pleasant, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.

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How to Get to Mount Pleasant

Plane

Although Mount Pleasant doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gerald R. Ford Airport (GRR), which is located 62 miles from Mount Pleasant. Traverse City Cherry Capital is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Pleasant departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 09m.

Car

Another option to get to Mount Pleasant is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 188 miles from Mount Pleasant. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Plane

Although Mount Pleasant doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gerald R. Ford Airport (GRR), which is located 62 miles from Mount Pleasant. Traverse City Cherry Capital is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Pleasant departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 09m.

Car

Another option to get to Mount Pleasant is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 188 miles from Mount Pleasant. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Mount Pleasant

TVCTraverse City Cherry Capital
GRRGrand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl
FNTFlint Bishop

Airlines serving Mount Pleasant

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,572 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,516 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,043 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,016 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,011 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,408 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,444 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,292 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,282 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,906 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,112 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,875 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,004 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,610 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mount Pleasant

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Mt. Pleasant and Super 8 by Wyndham Mt. Pleasant.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mount Pleasant

Most booked hotels in Mount Pleasant

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Baymont by Wyndham Mt. Pleasant
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 828 reviews)
$116+
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Comfort Inn & Suites and Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 528 reviews)
$91+
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Holiday Inn & Suites Mount Pleasant By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 343 reviews)
$104+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mt Pleasant
2 stars
Good (7.8, 308 reviews)
$78+
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Quality Inn Mount Pleasant
2 stars
Good (7.4, 1298 reviews)
$59+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Mt. Pleasant
2 stars
Good (6.9, 1160 reviews)
$75+
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Renting a car in Mount Pleasant

Renting a car in Mount Pleasant costs $82 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 23% more expensive than at Bay City MBS Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Mount Pleasant (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.

Renting a car in Mount Pleasant costs $82 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 23% more expensive than at Bay City MBS Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Mount Pleasant (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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