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When to visit
How to get there
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 100 km from Mount Pleasant. Traverse City Cherry Capital is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Pleasant departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Mount Pleasant is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 302 km 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 100 km from Mount Pleasant. Traverse City Cherry Capital is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Pleasant departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Mount Pleasant is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 302 km 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 (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,517 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,432 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,899 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,084 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,887 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,021 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,653 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, 831 reviews)
$106+
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Comfort Inn & Suites and Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 532 reviews)
$89+
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Holiday Inn & Suites Mount Pleasant By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 346 reviews)
$106+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mt Pleasant
2 stars
Good (7.8, 314 reviews)
$70+
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Quality Inn Mount Pleasant
2 stars
Good (7.3, 1309 reviews)
$58+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Mt. Pleasant
2 stars
Good (6.9, 1168 reviews)
$72+
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Renting a car in Mount Pleasant

Renting a car in Mount Pleasant costs $69 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Bay City MBS Intl.

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Mount Pleasant is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Ford F-150 or similar) are, on average, 3% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Mount Pleasant costs $69 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Bay City MBS Intl.

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Mount Pleasant is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Ford F-150 or similar) are, on average, 3% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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