Minneapolis travel guide
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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 The Butcher's Tale (1121 Hennepin Ave). 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. Airlines that fly from Ireland to Minneapolis include Air France, Delta and Aer Lingus. The shortest flight to Minneapolis from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 8h 30m.
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 FlixBus, Bus and Megabus. From Eau Claire, the bus ride to Minneapolis takes 185 km and will cost you around €177. From Madison, the ticket costs about €86 for a journey of 443 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 €245 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €351 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 €31 to €1,602 per night. Calhoun Isles is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Minneapolis are about 59% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Downtown West - AC Hotel by Marriott Minneapolis Downtown, Residence Inn Minneapolis Downtown at The Depot and The Lofton Hotel Minneapolis, Tapestry Collection by Hilton have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Downtown West will cost you about €101 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Minneapolis
Most booked hotels in Minneapolis
Hiring a car in Minneapolis
Hiring a car in Minneapolis costs €86 per day, on average, or €428 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, 26% more expensive than at Minneapolis St Paul.
Expect to pay €0.97 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 €11.61 and €15.48. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Minneapolis, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car hire deals in Minneapolis
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
€43/day
Full-size
5 Adults, 2 Bags
€45/day