Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Bemidji travel guide

Bemidji Tourism | Bemidji Guide

You're Going to Love Bemidji

With a population of 13.431, Bemidji is a must-see destination in Minnesota, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bemidji has to offer.

When to visit Bemidji

Bemidji in March
Estimated hotel price
$150
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bemidji in March
Estimated hotel price
$150
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bemidji in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -4 °F, with an average temperature of 6.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Bemidji, with an average rainfall of 0.7″.

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How to Get to Bemidji

Plane

When flying to Bemidji, you’ll arrive at Bemidji Beltrami County (BJI), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Bemidji departs from Minneapolis and takes around 1h 12m.

Car

Another option to get to Bemidji is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 304 km from Bemidji. You’ll find branches of Ace and Payless, among others, in Minneapolis.

Plane

When flying to Bemidji, you’ll arrive at Bemidji Beltrami County (BJI), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Bemidji departs from Minneapolis and takes around 1h 12m.

Car

Another option to get to Bemidji is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 304 km from Bemidji. You’ll find branches of Ace and Payless, among others, in Minneapolis.

Airlines serving Bemidji

KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,289 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,285 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,229 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,703 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,702 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,694 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,472 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,157 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,549 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,970 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,418 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,507 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,335 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,554 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (698 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,228 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (684 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bemidji

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Bemidji and Super 8 by Wyndham Bemidji MN.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bemidji

Most booked hotels in Bemidji

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bemidji, MN
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 785 reviews)
$129+
SouthShore Hotel on Lake Bemidji, Trademark Coll by Wyndham
3 stars
Excellent (9, 45 reviews)
$140+
Candlewood Suites Bemidji By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 122 reviews)
$88+
AmericInn by Wyndham Bemidji
3 stars
Excellent (8, 313 reviews)
$128+
Best Western Bemidji
2 stars
Good (7.2, 339 reviews)
$105+
Super 8 by Wyndham Bemidji MN
2 stars
Good (6.1, 631 reviews)
$105+

Renting a car in Bemidji

Renting a car in Bemidji costs $93 per day, on average, or $279 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Bemidji.

Expect to pay $4.62 per gallon in Bemidji (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $55.42 and $73.89.

Renting a car in Bemidji costs $93 per day, on average, or $279 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Bemidji.

Expect to pay $4.62 per gallon in Bemidji (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $55.42 and $73.89.