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 22 miles 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 Chicago and takes around 1h 09m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Winona. The train journey from Winona to Milwaukee takes 3h 19m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $31 for a 4h 53m trip. The train station in Winona is called Winona, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Winona is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 103 miles from Winona. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Minneapolis.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Winona using Amtrak or Megabus. From Minneapolis, the bus ride to Winona takes 205 miles and will cost you around $114. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 285 miles. Winona’s bus station is located 0.4 miles 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 $59 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% 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 Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.