Minneapolis travel guide
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You're Going to Love Minneapolis
With a population of 382,578, Minneapolis is the largest city in Minnesota, United States by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Minneapolis deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Minneapolis
Museums
Shopping
Activities
Other activities
Where to Eat in Minneapolis
Downtown West is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Minneapolis. These include popular favorites such as The Capital Grille - Minneapolis (801 Hennepin Ave), Zelo (831 Nicollet Mall) and Manny's Steakhouse (825 Marquette Ave. S.). If you’re looking for affordable options, Sea Change (806 South Second Street) and McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Minneapolis (800 Nicollet Mall) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Masu Sushi & Robata (330 E Hennepin Ave) and Unleashed Hounds & Hops (200 E Lyndale Ave N) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Minneapolis.
When to visit Minneapolis
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Minneapolis in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6.8 °F, with an average temperature of 15.8 °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 Minneapolis, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.
How to Get to Minneapolis
Plane
When flying to Minneapolis, you’ll arrive at Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport (MSP), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Minneapolis include Air France, Aeromexico and ITA Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Minneapolis departs from Detroit and takes around 1h 45m.
Train
The train station in Minneapolis is called Minneapolis St. Paul, and is located 4 miles from the city center.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Minneapolis, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Minneapolis takes 375 miles and will cost you around $102. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $105 for a journey of 430 miles. The most popular bus station is Minneapolis U Minn - 2428 Delaware St, located 2 miles from downtown Minneapolis. Minneapolis Mall of America is also a commonly used station, and is 9 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Minneapolis
Where to stay in Minneapolis
Average rates range from around $281 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $375 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Minneapolis, with prices from $56 to $1,723 per night. Calhoun Isles is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Minneapolis are about 69% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
North Loop - In Minneapolis’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Element Minneapolis Downtown, Hewing Hotel and TownePlace Suites by Marriott Minneapolis Downtown/North Loop.
Downtown West - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as Rand Tower Hotel, Minneapolis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, AC Hotel by Marriott Minneapolis Downtown and Residence Inn Minneapolis Downtown at The Depot. The average nightly price for a double room in Downtown West is $107.
Where to stay in popular areas of Minneapolis
Most booked hotels in Minneapolis
Renting a car in Minneapolis
Renting a car in Minneapolis costs $65 per day, on average, or $130 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Ace, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Sixt are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Minneapolis is the Ace branch at 2143 East 77th Street, which is 8 miles from the city center.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Minneapolis (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Nissan Leaf or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Minneapolis, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car rental deals in Minneapolis
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$30/day
Luxury
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$35/day