Onalaska travel guide

Onalaska Tourism | Onalaska Guide

You're Going to Love Onalaska

With a population of 17,736, Onalaska is a must-see destination in Wisconsin, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Onalaska to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Onalaska

Onalaska in November
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Onalaska in November
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Onalaska in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6.8 °F, with an average temperature of 15.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.2″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Onalaska, with an average rainfall of 1″.

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How to Get to Onalaska

Plane

When flying to Onalaska, you’ll arrive at La Crosse (LSE), which is located 1 mile from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Onalaska include American Airlines, British Airways and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Onalaska departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 09m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Onalaska. The train journey from Onalaska to Milwaukee takes 3h 19m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $31 for a 4h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Onalaska is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 125 miles from Onalaska. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Minneapolis.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Onalaska using Amtrak or Megabus. From Minneapolis, the bus ride to Onalaska takes 205 miles and will cost you around $114. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 285 miles.

Plane

When flying to Onalaska, you’ll arrive at La Crosse (LSE), which is located 1 mile from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Onalaska include American Airlines, British Airways and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Onalaska departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 09m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Onalaska. The train journey from Onalaska to Milwaukee takes 3h 19m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $31 for a 4h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Onalaska is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 125 miles from Onalaska. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Minneapolis.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Onalaska using Amtrak or Megabus. From Minneapolis, the bus ride to Onalaska takes 205 miles and will cost you around $114. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 285 miles.

Airports near Onalaska

Airlines serving Onalaska

KLM
Good (844 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,584 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (772 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (817 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (139 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,786 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (497 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,946 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Onalaska

Most booked hotels in Onalaska

The Charmant Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 236 reviews)
$208+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Onalaska - La Crosse Area, An IHG Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9, 185 reviews)
$122+
Stoney Creek Hotel La Crosse - Onalaska
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 391 reviews)
$134+
Hampton Inn La Crosse/Onalaska
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 118 reviews)
$125+
Country Inn And Suites by Radisson La Crosse, WI
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 857 reviews)
$102+
Comfort Inn Onalaska - La Crosse Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 388 reviews)
$95+

Renting a car in Onalaska

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Onalaska (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 Onalaska is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda CR-V or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Onalaska (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 Onalaska is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda CR-V or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.