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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Waconia travel guide

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You're Going to Love Waconia

Waconia is a must-see destination in Minnesota, United States. Waconia deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Waconia

Waconia in January
Estimated hotel price
$79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waconia in January
Estimated hotel price
$79
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Waconia

Plane

Although Waconia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport (MSP), which is located 46 km from Waconia. Rochester is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, WestJet, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Waconia departs from Denver and takes around 1h 56m.

Car

Another option to get to Waconia is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 44 km from Waconia. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Minneapolis.

Plane

Although Waconia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport (MSP), which is located 46 km from Waconia. Rochester is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, WestJet, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Waconia departs from Denver and takes around 1h 56m.

Car

Another option to get to Waconia is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 44 km from Waconia. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Minneapolis.

Airports near Waconia

RSTRochester
STCSaint Cloud
MSPMinneapolis St Paul

Airlines serving Waconia

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,574 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,094 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,438 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,505 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,522 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,448 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,088 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Waconia

Most booked hotels in Waconia

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GrandStay Hotel & Suites Delano
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 51 reviews)
$124+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chanhassen By IHG
2 stars
Good (7.7, 215 reviews)
$96+
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AmericInn by Wyndham Hotel and Suites Long Lake
2 stars
Good (7.5, 121 reviews)
$85+
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AmericInn by Wyndham Chanhassen
3 stars
Good (7.2, 555 reviews)
$78+
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Amerivu Inn & Suites - Waconia
2 stars
Good (7, 224 reviews)
$87+
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Waconia Inn & Suites
2 stars
Okay (5.6, 156 reviews)
$88+
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Renting a car in Waconia

Renting a car in Waconia costs $49 per day, on average, or $98 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Waconia.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Waconia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Waconia is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 36% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Waconia costs $49 per day, on average, or $98 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Waconia.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Waconia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Waconia is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 36% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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