With a population of 85.185, Bloomington is a must-see destination in Minnesota, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Bloomington deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bloomington Chop House (3900 American Blvd. W.) and Lela (5601 West 78th Street) are great picks.
When flying to Bloomington, you’ll arrive at Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport (MSP), which is located 13 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Bloomington include Air France, Aeromexico and ITA Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Bloomington departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 31m.
Another option to get to Bloomington is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 19 km from Bloomington. You’ll find branches of Ace and Thrifty, among others, in Minneapolis.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bloomington, including Bus, Megabus and FlixBus. From Eau Claire, the bus ride to Bloomington takes 209 km and will cost you around $34. From Duluth, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 249 km.
Renting a car in Bloomington costs $56 per day, on average, or $112 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Bloomington.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Bloomington (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. The most frequently booked car type in Bloomington is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Tesla Model 3 or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.