St. Cloud travel guide
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You're Going to Love St. Cloud
With a population of 65,842, St. Cloud is a must-see destination in Minnesota, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. St. Cloud deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in St. Cloud
If you’re looking for affordable options, Granite City Food & Brewery - St. Cloud (3945 2nd Street S) and Kohinoor Bar & Grill (17 7th Ave North) are great picks.
When to visit St. Cloud
Looking for warm weather? Then head to St. Cloud in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °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 1.4 °F, with an average temperature of 12.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.2″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in St. Cloud, with an average rainfall of 0.6″.
How to Get to St. Cloud
Plane
When flying to St. Cloud, you’ll arrive at Saint Cloud (STC), which is located 5 miles from the city center.
Train
The train station in St. Cloud is called Saint Cloud, and is located 0.8 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to St. Cloud is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 59 miles from St. Cloud. You’ll find branches of Ace and Thrifty, among others, in Minneapolis.
Bus
The most popular bus station is St. Cloud Metro Bus Transit Center, located 0.2 miles from downtown St. Cloud. St. Cloud State University is also a commonly used station, and is 0.8 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving St. Cloud
Where to stay in popular areas of St. Cloud
Most booked hotels in St. Cloud
Renting a car in St. Cloud
Renting a car in St. Cloud costs $72 per day, on average, or $143 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in St. Cloud (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 St. Cloud is Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Buick Verano or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.