Thief River Falls

City / town · Minnesota

Thief River Falls

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Best timeMay–Sep
From you
Nearest airportTVF · 4 mi
Typical stay$92/night
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Overview

Thief River Falls is in Minnesota. It offers a quiet relaxing location to get away from the big city life.

3 places to stay

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Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 1°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Fargo)

Jan: 0.7 in rain0.7"Jan: high 18°F, low 1°F18°1°JanFeb: 0.7 in rain0.7"Feb: high 23°F, low 4°F23°4°FebMar: 1.3 in rain1.3"Mar: high 36°F, low 18°F36°18°MarApr: 1.5 in rain1.5"Apr: high 54°F, low 32°F54°32°AprMay: 3.1 in rain3.1"May: high 69°F, low 44°F69°44°MayJun: 4.3 in rain4.3"Jun: high 78°F, low 56°F78°56°JunJul: 3.1 in rain3.1"Jul: high 82°F, low 59°F82°59°JulAug: 2.6 in rain2.6"Aug: high 81°F, low 57°F81°57°AugSep: 2.7 in rain2.7"Sep: high 72°F, low 48°F72°48°SepOct: 2.2 in rain2.2"Oct: high 56°F, low 35°F56°35°OctNov: 1.0 in rain1"Nov: high 38°F, low 21°F38°21°NovDec: 0.9 in rain0.9"Dec: high 24°F, low 8°F24°8°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • TVF Thief River Falls Regional Airport, Thief River Falls — 4 mi away. Directions
  • GFK Grand Forks International Airport, Grand Forks — 47 mi away. Directions
  • MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis — 264 mi away (major hub). Directions

US Hwy 59 North and South

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Budget & where to stay

  • Places to stay listed here: about $60–$60 a night (typical $92), from 2 listed prices.
  • Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$100, mid-range ~$170, comfortable ~$230.

See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.

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    Get in

    By car

    US Hwy 59 North and South

    By plane

    Go Thief River Falls Regional Airport (TVF)

    Service from Minneapolis/St. Paul

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    Sleep

    Stay Seven Clans Casino

    Amenities include a large water park with 4 large slides and a lazy river (extra charge), buffet restaurant, malt shop, gift shop, and arcade. Good place for families, if you don't mind the smell of tobacco smoke.

    📍 20595 Center Street East10 miles south on US-59💲 $60-$125
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