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, 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
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rochester in December
Estimated hotel price
$115
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 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 51m.

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.

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 51m.

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.

Airports near Rochester

RSTRochester
MSPMinneapolis St Paul
LSELa Crosse

Airlines serving Rochester

KLM
Good (1,596 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,299 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,283 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,470 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,110 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,239 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,648 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,688 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,459 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,025 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,861 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,538 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,416 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (436 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (321 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,394 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,142 reviews)
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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

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Even Hotel Rochester - Mayo Clinic Area By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 703 reviews)
$131+
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Hotel Indigo Rochester Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 586 reviews)
$88+
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Spark by Hilton Rochester South
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1067 reviews)
$80+
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America's Stay Inn Stewartville
2 stars
Good (7.9, 150 reviews)
$61+
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Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
3 stars
Good (7.2, 2092 reviews)
$139+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Rochester Mayo Clinic Area
2 stars
Good (6.8, 1068 reviews)
$53+
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Renting a car in Rochester

Renting a car in Rochester costs $87 per day, on average, or $260 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Rochester.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. 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 Intermediate rental cars (Tesla Model 3 or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Rochester costs $87 per day, on average, or $260 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Rochester.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. 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 Intermediate rental cars (Tesla Model 3 or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Rochester

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$47/day

Compact SUV

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$47/day

Intermediate
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