Saint Paul travel guide
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You're Going to Love Saint Paul
With a population of 262,071, Saint Paul 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Saint Paul has to offer.
Where to Eat in Saint Paul
Downtown is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Saint Paul. These include popular favourites such as Bullvino's Churrascaria St. Paul (289 Fifth St E), St. Paul Grill and Bar (350 Market Street) and Kincaid's - St. Paul (380 St. Peter Street). If you’re looking for affordable options, joan's in the Park (631 Snelling Avenue South) and Louis (211 Seventh St W) are great picks. For delicious green meals, French Meadow Cafe' - Grand Ave (1662 Grand Ave) and Hazelwood - Woodbury (9240 Hudson Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Saint Paul.
When to visit Saint Paul
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Saint Paul 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 -13 °C, with an average temperature of -8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 114 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Saint Paul, with an average rainfall of 13 mm.
How to Get to Saint Paul
Plane
When flying to Saint Paul, you’ll arrive at Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport (MSP), which is located 12 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Ireland to Saint Paul include Air France, Delta and Aer Lingus. The shortest flight to Saint Paul from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 8h 30m.
Train
The train station in Saint Paul is called Saint Paul Union Depot, and is located 0.7 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Saint Paul is to pick up a car hire from Minneapolis, which is about 14 km from Saint Paul. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Alamo, among others, in Minneapolis.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Saint Paul, including Bus, Megabus and FlixBus. From Eau Claire, the bus ride to Saint Paul takes 185 km and will cost you around €351. From Duluth, the ticket costs about €34 for a journey of 249 km.
Airlines serving Saint Paul
Where to stay in Saint Paul
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown St. Paul and Best Western Plus Como Park Hotel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Saint Paul, with prices from €67 to €593 per night. Battle Creek is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Saint Paul are about 62% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Saint Paul
Most booked hotels in Saint Paul
Hiring a car in Saint Paul
Alamo, 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 Saint Paul is the Sixt branch at 4300 Glumack Dr, which is 12 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay €0.97 per litre in Saint Paul (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €11.56 and €15.41. The most frequently booked car type in Saint Paul is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Toyota Camry or similar) is, on average, 24% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.