Alexandria Travel Guide

Alexandria Tourism | Alexandria Guide

You're Going to Love Alexandria

With a population of 11,070, Alexandria is a must-see destination in Minnesota, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Alexandria deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

If you’re looking for affordable options, Longtrees Woodfire Grill (4409 Mn-29) and Carlos Creek Winery (6693 County Road 34 NW) are great picks.

Alexandria in November

Estimated hotel price

$105

1 night at 3-star hotel

$105

1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Alexandria in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °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 10.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Alexandria, with an average rainfall of 0.5″.

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Plane

Although Alexandria doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Saint Cloud (STC), which is located 68 miles from Alexandria.

Car

Another option to get to Alexandria is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 120 miles from Alexandria. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Minneapolis.

Plane

Although Alexandria doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Saint Cloud (STC), which is located 68 miles from Alexandria.

Car

Another option to get to Alexandria is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 120 miles from Alexandria. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Minneapolis.

Airports near Alexandria

STCSaint Cloud

BRDBrainerd Crow Wing County

FARFargo Hector Field

Airlines serving Alexandria

Good (7,046 reviews)

Good (1,334 reviews)

Good (6,844 reviews)

Excellent (7,933 reviews)

Air France

Good (1,446 reviews)

United Airlines

Good (8,697 reviews)

Emirates

Excellent (3,216 reviews)

Qatar Airways

Good (3,563 reviews)

Alaska Airlines

Excellent (9,972 reviews)

Frontier

Okay (3,287 reviews)

Avianca

Good (2,317 reviews)

Korean Air

Excellent (1,069 reviews)

Aeromexico

Good (1,698 reviews)

Copa Airlines

Good (1,415 reviews)

American Airlines

Good (11,165 reviews)

Virgin Atlantic

Good (643 reviews)

WestJet

Good (2,826 reviews)

Air New Zealand

Excellent (472 reviews)

Allegiant Air

Good (734 reviews)

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Where to stay in Alexandria

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Alexandria and Quality Inn & Suites.

Where to stay in popular areas of Alexandria

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Hampton Inn & Suites Alexandria

2 stars

Excellent (8.6, 183 reviews)

$134+

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Super 8 by Wyndham Alexandria MN

2 stars

Excellent (8, 373 reviews)

$83+

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Best Western Alexandria Inn

2 stars

Good (7.9, 397 reviews)

$93+

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AmericInn by Wyndham Alexandria

2 stars

Good (7.6, 178 reviews)

$90+

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Arrowwood Resort And Conference Center

3 stars

Good (6.6, 194 reviews)

$95+

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Quality Inn & Suites

2 stars

Okay (5.3, 459 reviews)

$75+

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Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Alexandria (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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Alexandria Tourism | Alexandria Guide

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