Iron Mountain travel guide

Iron Mountain Tourism | Iron Mountain Guide

You're Going to Love Iron Mountain

With a population of 7,624, Iron Mountain 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 Iron Mountain to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Iron Mountain

Iron Mountain in November
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Iron Mountain in November
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Iron Mountain in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 5 °F, with an average temperature of 14 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 3.5″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Iron Mountain, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Iron Mountain

Plane

When flying to Iron Mountain, you’ll arrive at Iron Mountain Ford (IMT), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Iron Mountain departs from Detroit and takes around 1h 11m.

Car

Another option to get to Iron Mountain is to pick up a car rental from Milwaukee, which is about 192 miles from Iron Mountain. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Milwaukee.

Bus

Iron Mountain’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Iron Mountain, you’ll arrive at Iron Mountain Ford (IMT), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Iron Mountain departs from Detroit and takes around 1h 11m.

Car

Another option to get to Iron Mountain is to pick up a car rental from Milwaukee, which is about 192 miles from Iron Mountain. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Milwaukee.

Bus

Iron Mountain’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Airlines serving Iron Mountain

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,575 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,114 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,357 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (771 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (775 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,787 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (497 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,946 reviews)
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Where to stay in Iron Mountain

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Mountain Host Motor Inn and Days Inn by Wyndham Iron Mountain.

Where to stay in popular areas of Iron Mountain

Most booked hotels in Iron Mountain

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Iron Mountain
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 59 reviews)
$108+
AmericInn by Wyndham Iron Mountain
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 383 reviews)
$120+
Mountain Host Motor Inn
2 stars
Good (7.7, 321 reviews)
$70+
Days Inn by Wyndham Iron Mountain
2 stars
Good (7.7, 110 reviews)
$92+
Pine Mountain Resort
3 stars
Good (7.4, 60 reviews)
$138+
Baymont by Wyndham Iron Mountain
2 stars
Okay (5.3, 201 reviews)
$78+

Renting a car in Iron Mountain

Renting a car in Iron Mountain costs $96 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Iron Mountain (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 Iron Mountain costs $96 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Iron Mountain (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.