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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bloomington Chop House (3900 American Blvd. W.) and Lela (5601 West 78th Street) are great picks.
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 Detroit and takes around 1h 45m.
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 Ace and Thrifty, among others, in Minneapolis.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bloomington, including Bus, Megabus and Greyhound. From Madison, the bus ride to Bloomington takes 275 miles and will cost you around $95. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $112 for a journey of 455 miles.
Renting a car in Bloomington costs $52 per day, on average, or $103 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 26% cheaper than airport locations in Bloomington.
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Bloomington is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.