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
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″.
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, Air France and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Winona departs from Cincinnati and takes around 3h 22m.
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 Thrifty, among others, in Minneapolis.
Bus
Winona’s bus station is located 0.6 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Winona
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
Renting a car in Winona
Renting a car in Winona costs $64 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Winona.
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 Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.