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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Winona travel guide

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You're Going to Love Winona

With a population of 27 592, Winona is a must-see destination in Minnesota, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Winona deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Winona

Winona in March
Estimated hotel price
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel
Winona in March
Estimated hotel price
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Winona in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °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 8.6 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Winona, with an average rainfall of 0.7″.

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How to Get to Winona

Plane

Although Winona doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to La Crosse (LSE), which is located 36 km from Winona. Rochester is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Winona departs from Denver and takes around 5h 02m.

Car

Another option to get to Winona is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 165 km from Winona. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Minneapolis.

Plane

Although Winona doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to La Crosse (LSE), which is located 36 km from Winona. Rochester is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Winona departs from Denver and takes around 5h 02m.

Car

Another option to get to Winona is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 165 km from Winona. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Minneapolis.

Airports near Winona

RSTRochester
MSPMinneapolis St Paul
LSELa Crosse

Airlines serving Winona

Lufthansa
Good (8,085 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,063 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,422 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,408 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,972 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,245 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,613 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,871 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (937 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,591 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,846 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,236 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,414 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (412 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,388 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,291 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,558 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (311 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Winona

Most booked hotels in Winona

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AmericInn by Wyndham Winona
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 248 reviews)
$112+
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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Winona
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 132 reviews)
$144+
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The Plaza Hotel And Suites
3 stars
Excellent (10, 1 review)
$161+
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Express Suites Riverport Inn
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$120+
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Super 8 Winona MN
2 stars
Good (6.9, 389 reviews)
$63+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Winona
2 stars
Good (6.7, 587 reviews)
$58+
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Renting a car in Winona

Renting a car in Winona costs $65 per day, on average, or $130 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 22% cheaper than airport locations in Winona.

Expect to pay $4.47 per gallon in Winona (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.

Renting a car in Winona costs $65 per day, on average, or $130 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 22% cheaper than airport locations in Winona.

Expect to pay $4.47 per gallon in Winona (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.

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