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Where to stay
Renting a car
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Bemidji travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bemidji

With a population of 13,431, Bemidji is a must-see destination in Minnesota, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bemidji to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Bemidji

Bemidji in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 212
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bemidji in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 212
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bemidji in July, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -20 °C, with an average temperature of -14 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 112 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Bemidji, with an average rainfall of 18 mm.

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How to Get to Bemidji

Plane

When flying to Bemidji, you’ll arrive at Bemidji Beltrami County (BJI), which is located 6 km from the city centre

Car

Another option to get to Bemidji is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 304 km from Bemidji. You’ll find branches of Ace and Hertz, among others, in Minneapolis.

Plane

When flying to Bemidji, you’ll arrive at Bemidji Beltrami County (BJI), which is located 6 km from the city centre

Car

Another option to get to Bemidji is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 304 km from Bemidji. You’ll find branches of Ace and Hertz, among others, in Minneapolis.

Airlines serving Bemidji

Lufthansa
Good (8,259 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,579 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,245 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,634 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,671 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,288 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,021 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,561 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,550 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,978 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,217 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,447 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,546 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,320 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (692 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,127 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (669 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bemidji

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Bemidji and Super 8 by Wyndham Bemidji MN.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bemidji

Most booked hotels in Bemidji

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bemidji, MN
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 201+
SouthShore Hotel on Lake Bemidji, Trademark Coll by Wyndham
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 232+
AmericInn by Wyndham Bemidji
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 191+
Super 8 by Wyndham Bemidji MN
2 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
C$ 123+
Quality Inn Bemidji
2 stars
Okay (5.9, Okay reviews)
C$ 121+

Renting a car in Bemidji

Expect to pay C$ 1.82 per litre in Bemidji (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 21.74 and C$ 28.98. The most frequently booked car type in Bemidji is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 24% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.82 per litre in Bemidji (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 21.74 and C$ 28.98. The most frequently booked car type in Bemidji is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 24% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.