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

Rochester travel guide

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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.

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Where to Eat in Rochester

If you’re looking for affordable options, Cameo (121 Broadway Ave N) and 300 First (300 1st Ave NW 0) are great picks.

When to visit Rochester

Rochester in December
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rochester in December
Estimated hotel price
$111
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″.

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How to Get to Rochester

Plane

When flying to Rochester, you’ll arrive at Rochester (RST), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Rochester include American Airlines, British Airways and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Rochester departs from Detroit and takes around 4h 22m.

Car

Another option to get to Rochester is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 78 miles from Rochester. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Minneapolis.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Rochester 205 6th St SW, located 0.5 miles from downtown Rochester. Rochester Groome Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 1.3 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Rochester, you’ll arrive at Rochester (RST), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Rochester include American Airlines, British Airways and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Rochester departs from Detroit and takes around 4h 22m.

Car

Another option to get to Rochester is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 78 miles from Rochester. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Minneapolis.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Rochester 205 6th St SW, located 0.5 miles from downtown Rochester. Rochester Groome Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 1.3 miles from the city center.

Airports near Rochester

RSTRochester
MSPMinneapolis St Paul
LSELa Crosse

Airlines serving Rochester

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 Rochester

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Econo Lodge Mayo Clinic Area and AmericInn by Wyndham Rochester.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rochester

Most booked hotels in Rochester

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Even Hotel Rochester - Mayo Clinic Area, An IHG Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 545 reviews)
$118+
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Hotel Indigo Rochester Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 442 reviews)
$130+
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Country Inn and Suites Rochester South Mayo Clinic
3 stars
Excellent (8, 885 reviews)
$97+
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America's Stay Inn Stewartville
2 stars
Good (7.9, 139 reviews)
$63+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rochester Mayo Clinic North
2 stars
Good (7.7, 1708 reviews)
$77+
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Kahler Grand Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.1, 1828 reviews)
$168+
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Renting a car in Rochester

Renting a car in Rochester costs $67 per day, on average, or $202 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Rochester.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Rochester is Premium (BMW X3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Rochester costs $67 per day, on average, or $202 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Rochester.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Rochester is Premium (BMW X3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Rochester

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$54/day

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

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