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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 Allentown and takes around 6h 05m.

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 NextCar, 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 Allentown and takes around 6h 05m.

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 NextCar, among others, in Minneapolis.

Airports near Winona

RSTRochester
MSPMinneapolis St Paul
LSELa Crosse

Airlines serving Winona

Lufthansa
Good (8,029 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,521 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,004 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,429 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,396 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,957 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,218 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,591 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,749 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (920 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,790 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,084 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,399 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (409 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,344 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,259 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,416 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (308 reviews)
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Where to stay in Winona

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Winona and Super 8 Winona MN.

Where to stay in popular areas of Winona

Most booked hotels in Winona

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Winona
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 339 reviews)
$120+
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AmericInn by Wyndham Winona
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 248 reviews)
$99+
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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Winona
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 132 reviews)
$133+
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The Plaza Hotel And Suites
3 stars
Excellent (10, 1 review)
$160+
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Super 8 Winona MN
2 stars
Good (6.9, 387 reviews)
$58+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Winona
2 stars
Good (6.8, 587 reviews)
$63+
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Renting a car in Winona

Renting a car in Winona costs $85 per day, on average, or $169 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 13% more expensive than at La Crosse.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Winona is Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Venue or similar) are, on average, 14% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Winona costs $85 per day, on average, or $169 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 13% more expensive than at La Crosse.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Winona is Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Venue or similar) are, on average, 14% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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