Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Mankato travel guide

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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.

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When to visit Mankato

Mankato in November
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mankato in November
Estimated hotel price
$101
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 Turo, 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 Turo, among others, in Minneapolis.

Airports near Mankato

RSTRochester
STCSaint Cloud
MSPMinneapolis St Paul

Airlines serving Mankato

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,360 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,954 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,734 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,929 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,142 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,883 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,975 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mankato

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include AmericInn by Wyndham Mankato Event Center and Fairfield Inn & Suites Mankato.

Most popular hotel in Mankato by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Mankato

Most booked hotels in Mankato

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Courtyard Mankato Marriott
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 238 reviews)
$136+
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Motel 6 Mankato. Mn
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 579 reviews)
$76+
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AmericInn by Wyndham Mankato Event Center
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 718 reviews)
$75+
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Hilton Garden Inn Mankato Downtown
3 stars
Good (7.9, 194 reviews)
$131+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Mankato, MN
3 stars
Good (7.5, 440 reviews)
$106+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Mankato
2 stars
Okay (4.1, 364 reviews)
$49+
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Renting a car in Mankato

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Mankato is Premium (BMW X3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 18% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Mankato is Premium (BMW X3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 18% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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