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
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mankato in November
Estimated hotel price
$105
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 10 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Mankato is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 108 km 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 10 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Mankato is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 108 km 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

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,675 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,631 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,017 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,137 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,830 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,058 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,449 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,514 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,571 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (888 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,113 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,629 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,343 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,596 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,104 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (376 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (286 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 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mankato East By IHG.

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 by Marriott Mankato
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 236 reviews)
$97+
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Motel 6 Mankato. Mn
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 595 reviews)
$75+
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AmericInn by Wyndham Mankato Event Center
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 743 reviews)
$64+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Mankato
3 stars
Excellent (8, 212 reviews)
$89+
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Quality Inn & Suites Mankato East
2 stars
Okay (5, 454 reviews)
$54+
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Renting a car in Mankato

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. The most frequently booked car type in Mankato is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox 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, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. The most frequently booked car type in Mankato is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox 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, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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