Rochester travel guide
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You're Going to Love Rochester
With a population of 106,769, Rochester is a must-see destination in Minnesota, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Rochester has to offer.
Where to Eat in Rochester
If you’re looking for affordable options, Terza (30 3rd St. SE H3 Plaza) and Chester's Kitchen & Bar (111 South Broadway Suite 108) are great picks.
When to visit Rochester
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rochester in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °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 15.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.7″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Rochester, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.
How to Get to Rochester
Plane
When flying to Rochester, you’ll arrive at Rochester (RST), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Rochester include American Airlines, British Airways and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Rochester departs from Asheville and takes around 4h 17m.
Car
Another option to get to Rochester is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 78 miles from Rochester. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Minneapolis.
Bus
Amtrak operates bus routes to Rochester. The most popular bus station is Rochester Groome Bus Station, located 1.3 miles from downtown Rochester. Rochester 205 6th St SW is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Rochester
Where to stay in Rochester
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Rochester Mayo Clinic Area and Super 8 by Wyndham Rochester Mayo Clinic Area.
Where to stay in popular areas of Rochester
Most booked hotels in Rochester
Renting a car in Rochester
Renting a car in Rochester costs $78 per day, on average, or $233 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Rochester.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Rochester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Rochester is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Rochester
Pickup truck
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$36/day
Standard
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$45/day