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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 December
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mount Pleasant in December
Estimated hotel price
$133
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, United Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Pleasant departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 25m.

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, United Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Pleasant departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 25m.

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

Lufthansa
Good (7,975 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,949 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,462 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,355 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,212 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,586 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,690 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,770 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,004 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,336 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,980 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,546 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,919 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,964 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,207 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,809 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mount Pleasant

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Super 8 by Wyndham Mt. Pleasant and Baymont by Wyndham Mt. Pleasant.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mount Pleasant

Most booked hotels in Mount Pleasant

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Courtyard by Marriott Mt. Pleasant at Central Michigan University
3 stars
Excellent (9, 595 reviews)
$136+
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Comfort Inn & Suites and Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 545 reviews)
$89+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Mt. Pleasant
3 stars
Excellent (8, 383 reviews)
$104+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mt Pleasant
2 stars
Good (7.7, 354 reviews)
$84+
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Quality Inn Mount Pleasant
2 stars
Good (7.2, 1338 reviews)
$82+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Mt. Pleasant
2 stars
Good (7, 1218 reviews)
$66+
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Renting a car in Mount Pleasant

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Mount Pleasant is Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Mount Pleasant is Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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