Erie International Tom Ridge Field: where to stay, areas and…

Erie International Airport sits in Millcreek Township, southwest of the city: the Bayfront on Lake Erie, with downtown's museums and restaurants, is about a 15-minute drive away, while the interchange between I-90 and I-79 and the Millcreek Mall are much closer to the terminal. Those arriving late or leaving early do best to stay near the mall or the highway interchange; those who want to stroll along the waterfront or visit Presque Isle should choose a hotel on the Bayfront, even if it takes a few extra minutes by car from the terminal.

Airport area and Millcreek Mall

Airport area · a few minutes' drive from the terminal, the same neighborhood as Millcreek Township

Best for: those with an early or late flight who want to stay minutes from the terminal

Pros

Millcreek Mall's shops and restaurants just steps away
closer to the terminal than downtown

Cons

a commercial area, no nightlife beyond the mall
a car is needed to reach the waterfront or downtown

Recommended hotels in this area

Fairfield Inn by Marriott Erie Millcreek Mall: 5 minutes on foot from Millcreek Mall, handy for anyone arriving without their own car
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Erie: rooms with a kitchen connected to the mall, useful for multi-night stays

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Bayfront and downtown

City centre · about 15 minutes and 10 km by car from the terminal, no direct shuttle

Best for: those who want to stroll along Lake Erie's waterfront or visit Presque Isle and downtown

Pros

the waterfront and Dobbins Landing within walking distance
downtown's restaurants and evening spots nearby

Cons

farther from the terminal than the other areas
hotel parking is often paid on event weekends

Recommended hotels in this area

Hampton Inn & Suites Erie Bayfront: a panoramic restaurant over the harbor and free breakfast, steps from the Centennial Tower
Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel: bay-view rooms and direct access to the waterfront, the best-known property on the Bayfront
Courtyard by Marriott Erie Bayfront: indoor and outdoor pools and a bistro restaurant, a good choice for families on the waterfront

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I-90/I-79 interchange

Neighbourhood · 10-15 minutes by car from the terminal, no direct shuttle

Best for: those traveling by car along the two highways who want to stop without going into the city

Pros

quick access to both highways for anyone continuing by car
plenty of free parking

Cons

an interchange area with nothing within walking distance
a car is still needed to reach the airport, the mall or downtown

Recommended hotels in this area

Hampton Inn Erie-South: right at the interchange between the two highways, practical for anyone setting off early by car
Glass House Inn: indoor pool and hot breakfast, a smaller and more family-run alternative at the interchange

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