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

Prior Lake travel guide

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You're Going to Love Prior Lake

With a population of 13,280, Prior Lake is a must-see destination in Minnesota, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Prior Lake to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Prior Lake

If you’re looking for affordable options, Charlie's on Prior (3950 Green Heights Trl SW) and Mystic Steakhouse (2400 Mystic Lake Blvd. NW) are great picks.

When to visit Prior Lake

Prior Lake in September
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Prior Lake in September
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Prior Lake

Plane

Although Prior Lake doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport (MSP), which is located 16 miles from Prior Lake. Rochester is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Prior Lake departs from Asheville and takes around 2h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Prior Lake is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 20 miles from Prior Lake. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Minneapolis.

Plane

Although Prior Lake doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport (MSP), which is located 16 miles from Prior Lake. Rochester is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Prior Lake departs from Asheville and takes around 2h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Prior Lake is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 20 miles from Prior Lake. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Minneapolis.

Airports near Prior Lake

RSTRochester
EAUEau Claire
MSPMinneapolis St Paul

Airlines serving Prior Lake

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Prior Lake

Most booked hotels in Prior Lake

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Minneapolis Sw - Shakopee
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 382 reviews)
$133+
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Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 887 reviews)
$148+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Minneapolis Shakopee
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 229 reviews)
$98+
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Sandalwood Studios And Suites
2 stars
Good (7.6, 40 reviews)
$88+
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Quality Inn
2 stars
Good (6.8, 242 reviews)
$69+
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AmericInn by Wyndham Shakopee Near Canterbury Park
2 stars
Good (6.7, 644 reviews)
$96+
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Renting a car in Prior Lake

Renting a car in Prior Lake costs $54 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Prior Lake.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Prior Lake (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. The most frequently booked car type in Prior Lake is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Prior Lake costs $54 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Prior Lake.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Prior Lake (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. The most frequently booked car type in Prior Lake is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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