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 December
Estimated hotel price
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel
Winona in December
Estimated hotel price
$123
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, British Airways, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Winona departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 17m.

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 Turo and Payless, 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, British Airways, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Winona departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 17m.

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 Turo and Payless, among others, in Minneapolis.

Bus

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

Airports near Winona

RSTRochester
MSPMinneapolis St Paul
LSELa Crosse

Airlines serving Winona

KLM
Good (1,452 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,782 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,737 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,193 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,212 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,872 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,114 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,682 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,717 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,162 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,141 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (192 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, 328 reviews)
$131+
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AmericInn by Wyndham Winona
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 240 reviews)
$89+
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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, 578 reviews)
$61+
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Super 8 Winona MN
2 stars
Good (6.8, 385 reviews)
$49+
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Express Suites Riverport Inn
3 stars
Okay (4.2, 1 review)
$120+
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Renting a car in Winona

Renting a car in Winona costs $62 per day, on average, or $187 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Winona.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Winona, while also 6% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Winona costs $62 per day, on average, or $187 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Winona.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Winona, while also 6% cheaper than other types, on average.

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