With a population of 2,279, Excelsior is a must-see destination in Minnesota, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Excelsior to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Coalition - Excelsior (227 Water Street) and Victor's on Water (205 Water Street) are great picks.
Although Excelsior doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport (MSP), which is located 18 miles from Excelsior. Rochester is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Excelsior departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 31m.
Another option to get to Excelsior is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 16 miles from Excelsior. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Minneapolis.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Excelsior, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Wausau, the bus ride to Excelsior takes 260 miles and will cost you around $24. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 435 miles.
Renting a car in Excelsior costs $77 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at Minneapolis St Paul.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Excelsior (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 Excelsior is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.