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

Rochester travel guide

Rochester Tourism | Rochester Guide

You're Going to Love Rochester

With a population of 106,769, Rochester 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 Rochester has to offer.

Article

Where to Eat in Rochester

If you’re looking for affordable options, Terza Ristorante (30 3rd St. SE) and Thai Pop (4 3rd St SW) are great picks.

When to visit Rochester

Rochester in December
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rochester in December
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rochester in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8.6 °F, with an average temperature of 15.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.7″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Rochester, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

How to Get to Rochester

Plane

When flying to Rochester, you’ll arrive at Rochester (RST), which is located 11 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Rochester include American Airlines, WestJet and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Rochester departs from Chicago and takes around 3h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Rochester is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 125 km from Rochester. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Minneapolis.

Plane

When flying to Rochester, you’ll arrive at Rochester (RST), which is located 11 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Rochester include American Airlines, WestJet and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Rochester departs from Chicago and takes around 3h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Rochester is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 125 km from Rochester. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Minneapolis.

Airports near Rochester

RSTRochester
MSPMinneapolis St Paul
LSELa Crosse

Airlines serving Rochester

Lufthansa
Good (8,073 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,055 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,411 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,409 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,238 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,608 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,860 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (936 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,592 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,832 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,215 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,412 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (412 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,382 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,284 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,536 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (311 reviews)
Show more
Find flights to Rochester

Where to stay in Rochester

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Inn and Suites Mayo Clinic Area and Candlewood Suites Rochester Mayo Clinic Area By IHG.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rochester

Most booked hotels in Rochester

See all
Hotel Indigo Rochester Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 552 reviews)
$96+
View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Mayo Clinic Area/Saint Marys
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 413 reviews)
$118+
View
Spark by Hilton Rochester South
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1010 reviews)
$89+
View
America's Stay Inn Stewartville
2 stars
Good (7.7, 150 reviews)
$51+
View
Kahler Inn And Suites
3 stars
Good (7.2, 2050 reviews)
$131+
View
AmericInn by Wyndham Rochester Near Mayo Clinic
3 stars
Good (7.1, 560 reviews)
$75+
View

Renting a car in Rochester

Renting a car in Rochester costs $51 per day, on average, or $153 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 45% cheaper than airport locations in Rochester.

Expect to pay $4.47 per gallon in Rochester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Rochester is Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda HR-V or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Rochester costs $51 per day, on average, or $153 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 45% cheaper than airport locations in Rochester.

Expect to pay $4.47 per gallon in Rochester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Rochester is Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda HR-V or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Rochester

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$51/day

Intermediate

Supplier choice

5 Adults, 5 Bags

$51/day

Supplier choice
Find car rentals in Rochester