Winona travel guide

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You're Going to Love Winona

With a population of 27,592, Winona is a must-see destination in Minnesota, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Winona to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Winona

Winona in January
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Winona in January
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Winona in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °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 8.6 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Winona, with an average rainfall of 0.7″.

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How to Get to Winona

Plane

Although Winona doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to La Crosse (LSE), which is located 36 km from Winona. Rochester is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Winona departs from Detroit and takes around 3h 46m.

Train

The train station in Winona is called Winona, and is located 0.6 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Winona is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 165 km from Winona. You’ll find branches of Ace and Sixt, among others, in Minneapolis.

Bus

Winona’s bus station is located 0.6 km from the city center.

Plane

Although Winona doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to La Crosse (LSE), which is located 36 km from Winona. Rochester is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Winona departs from Detroit and takes around 3h 46m.

Train

The train station in Winona is called Winona, and is located 0.6 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Winona is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 165 km from Winona. You’ll find branches of Ace and Sixt, among others, in Minneapolis.

Bus

Winona’s bus station is located 0.6 km from the city center.

Airports near Winona

Airlines serving Winona

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (952 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,650 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,239 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,578 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,420 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,993 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,015 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (858 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (931 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,769 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (533 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (733 reviews)
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Where to stay in Winona

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include AmericInn by Wyndham Winona and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Winona.

Where to stay in popular areas of Winona

Most booked hotels in Winona

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Winona
2 stars
Excellent (9.3, 100 reviews)
$158+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Winona
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 224 reviews)
$153+
Days Inn by Wyndham Winona
2 stars
Good (7.1, 388 reviews)
$67+
The Plaza Hotel And Suites
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$162+
Express Suites Riverport Inn & Suites
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$123+
Super 8 Winona MN
2 stars
Good (6.8, 258 reviews)
$66+

Renting a car in Winona

Renting a car in Winona costs $74 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Winona (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. The most frequently booked car type in Winona is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Winona costs $74 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Winona (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. The most frequently booked car type in Winona is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.