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

Winona travel guide

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You're Going to Love Winona

With a population of 27,592, Winona is a must-see destination in Minnesota, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Winona deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Winona

Winona in December
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Winona in December
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Winona in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8.6 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Winona, with an average rainfall of 0.7″.

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How to Get to Winona

Plane

Although Winona doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to La Crosse (LSE), which is located 22 miles from Winona. Rochester is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Winona departs from Montrose and takes around 8h 32m.

Train

The train station in Winona is called Winona, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Winona is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 103 miles from Winona. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Minneapolis.

Bus

Winona’s bus station is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Winona doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to La Crosse (LSE), which is located 22 miles from Winona. Rochester is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Winona departs from Montrose and takes around 8h 32m.

Train

The train station in Winona is called Winona, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Winona is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 103 miles from Winona. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Minneapolis.

Bus

Winona’s bus station is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Airports near Winona

Airlines serving Winona

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,093 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,432 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,089 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
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Where to stay in Winona

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

Where to stay in popular areas of Winona

Most booked hotels in Winona

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Winona
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 326 reviews)
$110+
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Winona
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 128 reviews)
$135+
AmericInn by Wyndham Winona
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 238 reviews)
$92+
The Plaza Hotel And Suites
3 stars
Excellent (10, 1 review)
$134+
Days Inn by Wyndham Winona
2 stars
Good (7, 576 reviews)
$49+
Super 8 Winona MN
2 stars
Good (6.8, 383 reviews)
$49+

Renting a car in Winona

Renting a car in Winona costs $65 per day, on average, or $130 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, 1% more expensive than at La Crosse.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Winona (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Winona, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Winona costs $65 per day, on average, or $130 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, 1% more expensive than at La Crosse.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Winona (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Winona, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.