Bloomington travel guide
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You're Going to Love Bloomington
With a population of 85,185, Bloomington is a must-see destination in Minnesota, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Bloomington deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Bloomington
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bloomington Chop House (3900 American Blvd. W.) and Lela (5601 West 78th Street) are great picks.
When to visit Bloomington
How to Get to Bloomington
Plane
When flying to Bloomington, you’ll arrive at Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport (MSP), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Bloomington include Air France, Aeromexico and ITA Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Bloomington departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 31m.
Car
Another option to get to Bloomington is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 12 miles from Bloomington. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Minneapolis.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bloomington, including Megabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Madison, the bus ride to Bloomington takes 275 miles and will cost you around $96. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $91 for a journey of 370 miles.
Airlines serving Bloomington
Where to stay in popular areas of Bloomington
Most booked hotels in Bloomington
Renting a car in Bloomington
Renting a car in Bloomington costs $61 per day, on average, or $122 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Bloomington.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Bloomington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Bloomington is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chrysler 200 or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.