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When to visit
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 December
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Winona in December
Estimated hotel price
$122
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 22 miles from Winona. Rochester is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Winona departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 08m.

Train

The train station in Winona is called Winona, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Winona is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 103 miles from Winona. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Minneapolis.

Bus

Winona’s bus station is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Winona doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to La Crosse (LSE), which is located 22 miles from Winona. Rochester is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Winona departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 08m.

Train

The train station in Winona is called Winona, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Winona is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 103 miles from Winona. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Minneapolis.

Bus

Winona’s bus station is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Airports near Winona

RSTRochester
MSPMinneapolis St Paul
LSELa Crosse

Airlines serving Winona

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,572 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,517 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,043 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,017 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,012 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,448 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,058 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,284 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,059 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
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Where to stay in Winona

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

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, 326 reviews)
$124+
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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Winona
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 128 reviews)
$133+
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AmericInn by Wyndham Winona
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 237 reviews)
$102+
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The Plaza Hotel And Suites
3 stars
Excellent (10, 1 review)
$179+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Winona
2 stars
Good (6.9, 576 reviews)
$50+
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Super 8 Winona MN
2 stars
Good (6.8, 381 reviews)
$50+
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Renting a car in Winona

Renting a car in Winona costs $61 per day, on average, or $121 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Winona is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Winona costs $61 per day, on average, or $121 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Winona is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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