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

Minot travel guide

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You're Going to Love Minot

With a population of 40,888, Minot is a must-see destination in North Dakota, 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 Minot has to offer.

When to visit Minot

Minot in October
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Minot in October
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Minot in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °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 3.2 °F, with an average temperature of 12.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Minot, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Minot

Plane

When flying to Minot, you’ll arrive at Minot (MOT), which is located 3 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Minot include WestJet, Delta and KLM. The shortest domestic flight to Minot departs from Salt Lake City and takes around 5h 30m.

Plane

When flying to Minot, you’ll arrive at Minot (MOT), which is located 3 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Minot include WestJet, Delta and KLM. The shortest domestic flight to Minot departs from Salt Lake City and takes around 5h 30m.

Airports near Minot

Airlines serving Minot

KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,557 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,196 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,460 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,220 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,445 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (679 reviews)
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Where to stay in Minot

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Inn & Suites Minot North and Spark by Hilton Minot.

Where to stay in popular areas of Minot

Most booked hotels in Minot

Hyatt House Minot
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 435 reviews)
$112+
Spark by Hilton Minot
2 stars
Excellent (8, 756 reviews)
$74+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Minot
3 stars
Good (7.9, 386 reviews)
$89+
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Minot
3 stars
Good (7.8, 591 reviews)
$78+
Days Inn by Wyndham Minot
2 stars
Good (7.3, 345 reviews)
$71+
Sleep Inn and Suites Conference Center and Water Park
3 stars
Good (6.6, 744 reviews)
$97+

Renting a car in Minot

Renting a car in Minot costs $70 per day, on average, or $210 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 21% cheaper than airport locations in Minot.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Minot (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Minot is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Minot costs $70 per day, on average, or $210 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 21% cheaper than airport locations in Minot.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Minot (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Minot is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.