Mackinaw City travel guide

Mackinaw City Tourism | Mackinaw City Guide

You're Going to Love Mackinaw City

With a population of 806, Mackinaw City 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 Mackinaw City to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Mackinaw City

Mackinaw City in February
Estimated hotel price
$85
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mackinaw City in February
Estimated hotel price
$85
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mackinaw City in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °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 5 °F, with an average temperature of 15.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Mackinaw City, with an average rainfall of 1.3″.

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How to Get to Mackinaw City

Plane

When flying to Mackinaw City, you’ll arrive at Pellston Emmet County (PLN), which is located 14 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Mackinaw City departs from Detroit and takes around 1h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Mackinaw City is to pick up a car rental from Grand Rapids, which is about 199 miles from Mackinaw City. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Grand Rapids.

Plane

When flying to Mackinaw City, you’ll arrive at Pellston Emmet County (PLN), which is located 14 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Mackinaw City departs from Detroit and takes around 1h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Mackinaw City is to pick up a car rental from Grand Rapids, which is about 199 miles from Mackinaw City. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Grand Rapids.

Airlines serving Mackinaw City

KLM
Good (846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,604 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,433 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,971 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,721 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (757 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (770 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (32 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (812 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (138 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,792 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (497 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,959 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (439 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mackinaw City

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairview Beachfront Inn and Comfort Inn Lakeside.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mackinaw City

Most booked hotels in Mackinaw City

Best Western Harbour Pointe Lakefront
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1356 reviews)
$185+
Baymont by Wyndham Mackinaw City
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 848 reviews)
$118+
The Beach House
0 stars
Excellent (8.6, 477 reviews)
$132+
Breakers Resort - Lakeside
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1900 reviews)
$188+
Super 8 by Wyndham St. Ignace
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1163 reviews)
$121+
Holiday Inn Express Mackinaw City
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 588 reviews)
$143+

Renting a car in Mackinaw City

Renting a car in Mackinaw City costs $88 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Mackinaw City.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Mackinaw City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.

Renting a car in Mackinaw City costs $88 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Mackinaw City.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Mackinaw City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.