Minneapolis travel guide
Minneapolis Tourism | Minneapolis Guide
You're Going to Love Minneapolis
With a population of 382,578, Minneapolis is the largest city in Minnesota, United States by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Minneapolis has to offer.
Where to Eat in Minneapolis
Downtown West is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Minneapolis. These include popular favourites such as The Capital Grille - Minneapolis (801 Hennepin Ave), Zelo (831 Nicollet Mall) and Manny's Steakhouse (825 Marquette Ave. S.). If you’re looking for affordable options, Sea Change (806 South Second Street) and McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Minneapolis (800 Nicollet Mall) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Masu Sushi & Robata (330 E Hennepin Ave) and Unleashed Hounds & Hops (200 E Lyndale Ave N) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Minneapolis.
When to visit Minneapolis
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Minneapolis in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -14 °C, with an average temperature of -9 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 109 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Minneapolis, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.
How to Get to Minneapolis
Plane
When flying to Minneapolis, you’ll arrive at Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport (MSP), which is located 12 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Minneapolis from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 24h 52m.
Train
The train station in Minneapolis is called Minneapolis St. Paul, and is located 6 km from the city centre.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Minneapolis, including Bus, Megabus and Greyhound. From Rochester, the bus ride to Minneapolis takes 145 km and will cost you around $44. From Duluth, the ticket costs about $109 for a journey of 241 km. The most popular bus station is Minneapolis U Minn - 2428 Delaware St, located 3 km from the city centre of Minneapolis. Minneapolis Mall of America is also a commonly used station, and is 14 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Minneapolis
Where to stay in Minneapolis
Average rates range from around $417 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $564 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Minneapolis University Area and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Minneapolis-Dwtn (Conv Ctr). There are also lots of holiday rental options in Minneapolis, with prices from $85 to $2,602 per night. Calhoun Isles is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Minneapolis are about 68% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Minneapolis
Most booked hotels in Minneapolis
Hiring a car in Minneapolis
Hiring a car in Minneapolis costs $103 per day, on average, or $517 if you want to hire it for 5 days. Ace, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Sixt are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Minneapolis is the Ace branch at 2143 East 77th Street, which is 13 km from the city centre.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 32% more expensive than at Minneapolis St Paul.
Expect to pay $1.56 per litre in Minneapolis (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.67 and $24.89. The most frequently booked car type in Minneapolis is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.