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 11 km 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 Chicago and takes around 1h 29m.

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 Ace and Turo, among others, in Minneapolis.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Rochester 205 6th St SW, located 0.8 km from downtown Rochester. Rochester Groome Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 2.1 km from the city center.

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, WestJet and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Rochester departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 29m.

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 Ace and Turo, among others, in Minneapolis.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Rochester 205 6th St SW, located 0.8 km from downtown Rochester. Rochester Groome Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 2.1 km from the city center.

Airports near Rochester

RSTRochester
MSPMinneapolis St Paul
LSELa Crosse

Airlines serving Rochester

Lufthansa
Good (7,930 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,501 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,895 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,313 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,422 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,923 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,184 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,576 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,604 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,942 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,211 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,281 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,261 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (207 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, 635 reviews)
$114+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Mayo Clinic Area/Saint Marys
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 415 reviews)
$113+
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Spark by Hilton Rochester South
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1006 reviews)
$79+
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Hotel Indigo Rochester Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 547 reviews)
$97+
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America's Stay Inn Stewartville
2 stars
Good (7.5, 150 reviews)
$49+
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Kahler Inn And Suites
3 stars
Good (7.3, 2048 reviews)
$132+
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Renting a car in Rochester

Renting a car in Rochester costs $49 per day, on average, or $148 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 21% cheaper than airport locations in Rochester.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. 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, 36% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Rochester costs $49 per day, on average, or $148 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 21% cheaper than airport locations in Rochester.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. 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, 36% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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$42/day

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5 Adults, 2 Bags

$43/day

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