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

When to visit Winona

Winona in January
Estimated hotel price
$124
1 night at 3-star hotel
Winona in January
Estimated hotel price
$124
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 36 km 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 Chicago and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

The train station in Winona is called Winona, and is located 0.6 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Winona is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 165 km from Winona. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Minneapolis.

Bus

Winona’s bus station is located 0.6 km from the city center.

Plane

Although Winona doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to La Crosse (LSE), which is located 36 km 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 Chicago and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

The train station in Winona is called Winona, and is located 0.6 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Winona is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 165 km from Winona. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Minneapolis.

Bus

Winona’s bus station is located 0.6 km from the city center.

Airports near Winona

RSTRochester
MSPMinneapolis St Paul
LSELa Crosse

Airlines serving Winona

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,705 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,665 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,034 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,154 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,846 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,081 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,146 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,702 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,464 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,607 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (890 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,639 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,347 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,676 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,112 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (289 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

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Winona
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 327 reviews)
$112+
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AmericInn by Wyndham Winona
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 239 reviews)
$88+
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The Plaza Hotel And Suites
3 stars
Excellent (10, 1 review)
$139+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Winona
2 stars
Good (7, 577 reviews)
$54+
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Express Suites Riverport Inn
3 stars
Good (6.6, 2 reviews)
$110+
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Super 8 Winona MN
2 stars
Good (6.8, 384 reviews)
$53+
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Renting a car in Winona

Renting a car in Winona costs $56 per day, on average, or $169 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 35% cheaper than airport locations in Winona.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. 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 $56 per day, on average, or $169 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 35% cheaper than airport locations in Winona.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. 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.

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