Mankato travel guide
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You're Going to Love Mankato
With a population of 39,309, Mankato is a must-see destination in Minnesota, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Mankato deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Mankato
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mankato in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 3.2 °F, with an average temperature of 14 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Mankato, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.
How to Get to Mankato
Plane
When flying to Mankato, you’ll arrive at Mankato (MKT), which is located 6 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Mankato is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 67 miles from Mankato. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Minneapolis.
Airlines serving Mankato
Where to stay in popular areas of Mankato
Most booked hotels in Mankato
Renting a car in Mankato
Renting a car in Mankato costs $74 per day, on average, or $149 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Mankato (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Mankato is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.