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

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mankato has to offer.

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When to visit Mankato

Mankato in November
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mankato in November
Estimated hotel price
$103
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 Turo and Payless, 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 Turo and Payless, among others, in Minneapolis.

Airports near Mankato

RSTRochester
STCSaint Cloud
MSPMinneapolis St Paul

Airlines serving Mankato

Lufthansa
Good (8,228 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,567 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,195 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,060 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,539 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,644 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,651 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,138 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (949 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,967 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,556 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,466 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,380 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,859 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (317 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mankato

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mankato East By IHG and Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham 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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Motel 6 Mankato. Mn
2 stars
Excellent (9, 627 reviews)
$71+
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AmericInn by Wyndham Mankato Event Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 786 reviews)
$66+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Mankato
2 stars
Good (6.8, 274 reviews)
$66+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mankato
2 stars
Good (6.6, 489 reviews)
$64+
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Quality Inn & Suites Mankato East
2 stars
Okay (5, 484 reviews)
$53+
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Baymont by Wyndham Mankato
2 stars
Okay (4.7, 392 reviews)
$57+
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Renting a car in Mankato

Renting a car in Mankato costs $58 per day, on average, or $173 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Mankato is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 24% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Mankato costs $58 per day, on average, or $173 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Mankato is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 24% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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