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Albert Lea travel guide

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With a population of 18,016, Albert Lea 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 Albert Lea to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Albert Lea

Albert Lea in January
Estimated hotel price
$82
1 night at 3-star hotel
Albert Lea in January
Estimated hotel price
$82
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Albert Lea in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °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 5 °F, with an average temperature of 14 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Albert Lea, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.

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How to Get to Albert Lea

Plane

Although Albert Lea doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Rochester (RST), which is located 47 miles from Albert Lea. 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 Albert Lea departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Albert Lea is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 92 miles from Albert Lea. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Minneapolis.

Plane

Although Albert Lea doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Rochester (RST), which is located 47 miles from Albert Lea. 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 Albert Lea departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Albert Lea is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 92 miles from Albert Lea. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Minneapolis.

Airports near Albert Lea

RSTRochester
ALOWaterloo
MSPMinneapolis St Paul

Airlines serving Albert Lea

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in Albert Lea

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Albert Lea - I-35 and Best Western Plus Albert Lea I-90/I-35 Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Albert Lea

Most booked hotels in Albert Lea

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Albert Lea, MN
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 428 reviews)
$103+
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Best Western Plus Albert Lea I-90/I-35 Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 532 reviews)
$96+
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Comfort Inn Albert Lea
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 175 reviews)
$95+
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AmericInn by Wyndham Albert Lea
3 stars
Good (7.2, 300 reviews)
$75+
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Ramada by Wyndham Albert Lea
3 stars
Good (6.9, 624 reviews)
$65+
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Quality Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (6, 196 reviews)
$59+
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Renting a car in Albert Lea

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Albert Lea (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Albert Lea (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

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