Mankato travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mankato

With a population of 39,309, Mankato is a must-see destination in Minnesota, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Mankato deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Mankato

Mankato in December
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mankato in December
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mankato in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 3.2 °F, with an average temperature of 14 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Mankato, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.

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How to Get to Mankato

Plane

When flying to Mankato, you’ll arrive at Mankato (MKT), which is located 6 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Mankato is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 67 miles from Mankato. You’ll find branches of Ace and Sixt, among others, in Minneapolis.

Plane

When flying to Mankato, you’ll arrive at Mankato (MKT), which is located 6 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Mankato is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 67 miles from Mankato. You’ll find branches of Ace and Sixt, among others, in Minneapolis.

Airports near Mankato

Airlines serving Mankato

Lufthansa
Good (7,183 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,645 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,833 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,874 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,669 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,900 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,239 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,096 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,424 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,336 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (876 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,906 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,190 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Mankato

Most booked hotels in Mankato

Courtyard Mankato Marriott
3 stars
Excellent (9, 190 reviews)
$119+
Motel 6 Mankato. Mn
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 449 reviews)
$80+
AmericInn by Wyndham Mankato Event Center
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 679 reviews)
$76+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Mankato, MN
3 stars
Good (7.4, 430 reviews)
$114+
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mankato
2 stars
Good (7.3, 305 reviews)
$54+
Super 8 by Wyndham Mankato
2 stars
Okay (4.8, 246 reviews)
$41+

Renting a car in Mankato

Renting a car in Mankato costs $78 per day, on average, or $156 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Mankato (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Mankato is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Mankato costs $78 per day, on average, or $156 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Mankato (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Mankato is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.