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

Washington Island travel guide

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You're Going to Love Washington Island

With a population of 833, Washington Island is a must-see destination in Wisconsin, United States. Washington Island deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Washington Island

Washington Island in June
Estimated hotel price
$170
1 night at 3-star hotel
Washington Island in June
Estimated hotel price
$170
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Washington Island in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10.4 °F, with an average temperature of 19.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 3.2″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Washington Island, with an average rainfall of 0.9″.

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How to Get to Washington Island

Plane

Although Washington Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Marquette Sawyer Intl (MQT), which is located 72 miles from Washington Island. Traverse City Cherry Capital is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Washington Island departs from Detroit and takes around 1h 21m.

Car

Another option to get to Washington Island is to pick up a car rental from Milwaukee, which is about 169 miles from Washington Island. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Milwaukee.

Plane

Although Washington Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Marquette Sawyer Intl (MQT), which is located 72 miles from Washington Island. Traverse City Cherry Capital is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Washington Island departs from Detroit and takes around 1h 21m.

Car

Another option to get to Washington Island is to pick up a car rental from Milwaukee, which is about 169 miles from Washington Island. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Milwaukee.

Airports near Washington Island

TVCTraverse City Cherry Capital
MQTMarquette Sawyer Intl
GRBGreen Bay Austin-Straubel

Airlines serving Washington Island

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,414 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,163 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (346 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Washington Island

Most booked hotels in Washington Island

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The Harbor Light Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 140 reviews)
$114+
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Parkside Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 462 reviews)
$146+
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Hillside Inn
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 66 reviews)
$159+
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Renting a car in Washington Island

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Washington Island (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.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Washington Island (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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