With a population of 5,670, Petoskey 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 Petoskey to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Beacon Bistro Petoskey (319 Bay St) and Seventeen - Bay Harbor (795 Front) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Petoskey in July, when the average temperature is 68 °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 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °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 Petoskey, with an average rainfall of 1.4″.
Although Petoskey doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Pellston Emmet County (PLN), which is located 16 miles from Petoskey. Traverse City Cherry Capital is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Petoskey departs from Detroit and takes around 1h 05m.
Another option to get to Petoskey is to pick up a car rental from Grand Rapids, which is about 170 miles from Petoskey. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Grand Rapids.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include AmericInn by Wyndham Petoskey and Apple Tree Inn, SureStay Collection by Best Western.
Renting a car in Petoskey costs $65 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 45% cheaper than airport locations in Petoskey.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Petoskey (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.