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

Monticello travel guide

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You're Going to Love Monticello

With a population of 12,759, Monticello is a must-see destination in Minnesota, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Monticello deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Monticello

Monticello in January
Estimated hotel price
$63
1 night at 3-star hotel
Monticello in January
Estimated hotel price
$63
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Monticello

Plane

Although Monticello doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Saint Cloud (STC), which is located 21 miles from Monticello. The shortest domestic flight to Monticello departs from Denver and takes around 1h 57m.

Car

Another option to get to Monticello is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 34 miles from Monticello. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Minneapolis.

Plane

Although Monticello doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Saint Cloud (STC), which is located 21 miles from Monticello. The shortest domestic flight to Monticello departs from Denver and takes around 1h 57m.

Car

Another option to get to Monticello is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 34 miles from Monticello. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Minneapolis.

Airports near Monticello

STCSaint Cloud
BRDBrainerd Crow Wing County
MSPMinneapolis St Paul

Airlines serving Monticello

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,251 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,852 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Monticello

Most booked hotels in Monticello

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Best Western Plus Chelsea Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 104 reviews)
$146+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Albertville, MN
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 302 reviews)
$142+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Buffalo, MN
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 137 reviews)
$150+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Elk River, MN
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 333 reviews)
$107+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rogers
2 stars
Good (7.8, 256 reviews)
$134+
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Americinn Motel - Monticello
2 stars
Good (7.7, 453 reviews)
$64+
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Renting a car in Monticello

Renting a car in Monticello costs $63 per day, on average, or $126 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Minneapolis St Paul.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Monticello (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.

Renting a car in Monticello costs $63 per day, on average, or $126 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Minneapolis St Paul.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Monticello (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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