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
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mount Pleasant in January
Estimated hotel price
$114
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, Delta, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Pleasant departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 17m.

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 Kyte 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, Delta, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Pleasant departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 17m.

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 Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Airlines serving Mount Pleasant

Lufthansa
Good (7,356 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,417 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,717 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,630 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,673 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,622 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,754 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,082 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,160 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,353 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,365 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,198 reviews)
Frontier
Good (3,835 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (862 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,092 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,447 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (2,241 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (2,260 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (902 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mount Pleasant

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield by Marriott Mt Pleasant and Hampton Inn MT. Pleasant.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mount Pleasant

Most booked hotels in Mount Pleasant

Comfort Inn & Suites and Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 300 reviews)
$120+
Baymont by Wyndham Mt. Pleasant
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 684 reviews)
$100+
Holiday Inn & Suites Mount Pleasant
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 343 reviews)
$106+
Super 8 by Wyndham Mt. Pleasant
2 stars
Good (7.3, 950 reviews)
$67+
Quality Inn
2 stars
Good (7.3, 731 reviews)
$84+

Renting a car in Mount Pleasant

Renting a car in Mount Pleasant costs $81 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Mount Pleasant.

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17.

Renting a car in Mount Pleasant costs $81 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Mount Pleasant.

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17.