With a population of 13,590, Brainerd is a must-see destination in Minnesota, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Brainerd deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Prairie Bay Grill & Catering (15115 Edgewood Dr) and Legacy Dining Room (11000 Craguns Dr) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Brainerd in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °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 -4 °F, with an average temperature of 6.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.2″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Brainerd, with an average rainfall of 0.6″.
When flying to Brainerd, you’ll arrive at Brainerd Crow Wing County (BRD), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Brainerd departs from Minneapolis and takes around 55m.
Another option to get to Brainerd is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 105 miles from Brainerd. You’ll find branches of Ace and Thrifty, among others, in Minneapolis.
The most popular bus station is Brainerd Bus Stop, located 0.9 miles from downtown Brainerd. Brainerd Westgate Mall is also a commonly used station, and is 1.2 miles from the city center.
Renting a car in Brainerd costs $87 per day, on average, or $173 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, 12% more expensive than at Brainerd Crow Wing County.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Brainerd (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. Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Brainerd, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.