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.
Activities & attractions in Rochester
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
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″.
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, Delta and WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to Rochester departs from Minneapolis and takes around 50m.
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 Payless and NextCar, among others, in Minneapolis.
Airlines serving 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
Renting a car in Rochester
Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31. The most frequently booked car type in Rochester is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Subaru Legacy or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.