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

Brookings travel guide

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You're Going to Love Brookings

With a population of 22,056, Brookings is a must-see destination in South Dakota, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Brookings to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Brookings

Brookings in January
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Brookings in January
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Brookings in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 3.2 °F, with an average temperature of 14 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3.5″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Brookings, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Brookings

Plane

Although Brookings doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Watertown (ATY), which is located 73 km from Brookings. Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Brookings departs from Denver and takes around 1h 47m.

Car

Another option to get to Brookings is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 289 km from Brookings. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Minneapolis.

Plane

Although Brookings doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Watertown (ATY), which is located 73 km from Brookings. Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Brookings departs from Denver and takes around 1h 47m.

Car

Another option to get to Brookings is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 289 km from Brookings. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Minneapolis.

Airports near Brookings

FSDSioux Falls Joe Foss Field
ATYWatertown
HONHuron Howes

Airlines serving Brookings

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,634 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,005 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,091 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,050 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,507 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,477 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,081 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,892 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,629 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,556 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (947 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,054 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (553 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,204 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (700 reviews)
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Where to stay in Brookings

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Suites University and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Brookings.

Where to stay in popular areas of Brookings

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Comfort Suites University
2 stars
Excellent (9, 314 reviews)
$82+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Brookings
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 112 reviews)
$112+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Brookings
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 481 reviews)
$57+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Brookings
2 stars
Good (7.8, 396 reviews)
$87+
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Quality Inn Brookings-University
2 stars
Good (7.8, 300 reviews)
$54+
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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Brookings
2 stars
Good (6.2, 336 reviews)
$50+
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Renting a car in Brookings

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Brookings (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Brookings (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69.

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