Duluth travel guide
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You're Going to Love Duluth
With a population of 86,265, Duluth is a must-see destination in Minnesota, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Duluth to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Duluth
Tours
Nature & Outdoor Activities
Art & Performing Arts
Where to Eat in Duluth
If you’re looking for affordable options, Black Woods Grill & Bar - Duluth (2525 London Rd.) and Grandma's Saloon & Grill (522 S Lake Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Duluth
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Duluth in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 73.4 °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 12.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 3.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Duluth, with an average rainfall of 0.6″.
How to Get to Duluth
Plane
When flying to Duluth, you’ll arrive at Duluth Intl (DLH), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Duluth include Emirates, United Airlines and Air France. The shortest domestic flight to Duluth departs from Chicago and takes around 3h 11m.
Car
Another option to get to Duluth is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 136 miles from Duluth. You’ll find branches of Ace and Sixt, among others, in Minneapolis.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Duluth Downtown Transit Center, located 0.3 miles from downtown Duluth. Duluth Kirby Student Center is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Duluth
Where to stay in Duluth
Average rates range from around $242 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $251 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Duluth
Most booked hotels in Duluth
Renting a car in Duluth
Renting a car in Duluth costs $67 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Duluth.
Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in Duluth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Duluth is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury rental cars (Lincoln MKZ or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.