Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

St. Cloud travel guide

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You're Going to Love St. Cloud

With a population of 65,842, St. Cloud is a must-see destination in Minnesota, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. St. Cloud deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in St. Cloud

If you’re looking for affordable options, Granite City Food & Brewery - St. Cloud (3945 2nd Street S) and Kohinoor Bar & Grill (17 7th Ave North) are great picks.

When to visit St. Cloud

St. Cloud in December
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. Cloud in December
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to St. Cloud in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1.4 °F, with an average temperature of 12.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.2″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in St. Cloud, with an average rainfall of 0.6″.

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How to Get to St. Cloud

Plane

When flying to St. Cloud, you’ll arrive at Saint Cloud (STC), which is located 5 miles from the city center.

Train

The train station in St. Cloud is called Saint Cloud, and is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to St. Cloud is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 59 miles from St. Cloud. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Minneapolis.

Bus

The most popular bus station is St. Cloud Metro Bus Transit Center, located 0.2 miles from downtown St. Cloud. St. Cloud State University is also a commonly used station, and is 0.8 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to St. Cloud, you’ll arrive at Saint Cloud (STC), which is located 5 miles from the city center.

Train

The train station in St. Cloud is called Saint Cloud, and is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to St. Cloud is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 59 miles from St. Cloud. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Minneapolis.

Bus

The most popular bus station is St. Cloud Metro Bus Transit Center, located 0.2 miles from downtown St. Cloud. St. Cloud State University is also a commonly used station, and is 0.8 miles from the city center.

Airports near St. Cloud

STCSaint Cloud
BRDBrainerd Crow Wing County
MSPMinneapolis St Paul

Airlines serving St. Cloud

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,251 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,852 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in St. Cloud

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Americinn By Wyndham St. Cloud Mn Shopping Area and Americinn By Wyndham St. Cloud Mn I-94.

Most popular hotel in St. Cloud by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of St. Cloud

Most booked hotels in St. Cloud

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Hilton Garden Inn St. Cloud
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 92 reviews)
$168+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, St. Cloud West
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 495 reviews)
$143+
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Residence Inn by Marriott St. Cloud
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 29 reviews)
$188+
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GrandStay Residential Suites Hotel St Cloud
2 stars
Good (7.9, 380 reviews)
$98+
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AmericInn by Wyndham Sartell
2 stars
Good (7.9, 214 reviews)
$99+
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Best Western Plus Kelly Inn
3 stars
Good (7.7, 574 reviews)
$115+
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Renting a car in St. Cloud

Renting a car in St. Cloud costs $81 per day, on average, or $161 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in St. Cloud (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in St. Cloud is Full-size (Toyota Sequoia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 31% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in St. Cloud costs $81 per day, on average, or $161 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in St. Cloud (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in St. Cloud is Full-size (Toyota Sequoia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 31% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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