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
$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″.

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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, WestJet and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Rochester departs from Minneapolis and takes around 47m.

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, WestJet and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Rochester departs from Minneapolis and takes around 47m.

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

KLM
Good (1,465 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,823 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,775 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,245 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,241 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,132 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,388 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,542 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,539 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,703 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,776 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,190 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (388 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,984 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,156 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (196 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 (9, 628 reviews)
$99+
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Hotel Indigo Rochester Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 534 reviews)
$96+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rochester Mayo Clinic North
2 stars
Good (7.5, 1841 reviews)
$45+
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America's Stay Inn Stewartville
2 stars
Good (7.5, 148 reviews)
$49+
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Kahler Inn And Suites
3 stars
Good (7.3, 2032 reviews)
$129+
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AmericInn by Wyndham Rochester Near Mayo Clinic
3 stars
Good (7.1, 538 reviews)
$74+
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Renting a car in Rochester

Renting a car in Rochester costs $60 per day, on average, or $179 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Rochester.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Rochester is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Rochester costs $60 per day, on average, or $179 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Rochester.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Rochester is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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$42/day

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$43/day

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