Bloomington travel guide
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You're Going to Love Bloomington
With a population of 85,185, Bloomington is a must-see destination in Minnesota, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Bloomington deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Bloomington
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bloomington Chop House (3900 American Blvd. W.) and Lela (5601 West 78th Street) are great picks.
When to visit Bloomington
How to Get to Bloomington
Plane
When flying to Bloomington, you’ll arrive at Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport (MSP), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Bloomington include Air France, Aeromexico and ITA Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Bloomington departs from Detroit and takes around 1h 45m.
Car
Another option to get to Bloomington is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 12 miles from Bloomington. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Minneapolis.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bloomington, including Bus, Megabus and Greyhound. From Duluth, the bus ride to Bloomington takes 165 miles and will cost you around $36. From Madison, the ticket costs about $95 for a journey of 275 miles.
Airlines serving Bloomington
Where to stay in popular areas of Bloomington
Most booked hotels in Bloomington
Renting a car in Bloomington
Renting a car in Bloomington costs $63 per day, on average, or $126 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Bloomington.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Bloomington (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. Full-size (Chrysler 200 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bloomington, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.