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.
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
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 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 Minneapolis and takes around 55m.
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 Sixt, among others, in Minneapolis.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Rochester Groome Bus Station, located 1.3 miles from downtown Rochester. Rochester 205 6th St SW is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Rochester
Where to stay in Rochester
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Rochester Mayo Clinic Area and Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester-North.
Where to stay in popular areas of Rochester
Most booked hotels in Rochester
Renting a car in Rochester
Renting a car in Rochester costs $83 per day, on average, or $248 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 17% cheaper than airport locations in Rochester.
Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Rochester is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Chevrolet Silverado or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.