Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Eau Claire travel guide

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You're Going to Love Eau Claire

With a population of 65,883, Eau Claire is a must-see destination in Wisconsin, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Eau Claire deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Eau Claire

Eau Claire in December
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Eau Claire in December
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Eau Claire in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 5 °F, with an average temperature of 14 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 4.5″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Eau Claire, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.

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How to Get to Eau Claire

Plane

When flying to Eau Claire, you’ll arrive at Eau Claire (EAU), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Eau Claire departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 21m.

Car

Another option to get to Eau Claire is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 140 km from Eau Claire. You’ll find branches of Turo and NextCar, among others, in Minneapolis.

Plane

When flying to Eau Claire, you’ll arrive at Eau Claire (EAU), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Eau Claire departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 21m.

Car

Another option to get to Eau Claire is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 140 km from Eau Claire. You’ll find branches of Turo and NextCar, among others, in Minneapolis.

Airports near Eau Claire

RSTRochester
MSPMinneapolis St Paul
CWAWausau Central Wisconsin

Airlines serving Eau Claire

Lufthansa
Good (8,229 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,567 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,195 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,059 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,539 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,644 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,138 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (949 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,555 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,466 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,380 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,860 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (317 reviews)
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Where to stay in Eau Claire

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Baymont by Wyndham Eau Claire WI and Quality Inn & Suites Eau Claire University Area.

Most popular hotel in Eau Claire by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Eau Claire

Most booked hotels in Eau Claire

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Otter Creek Eau Claire Altoona
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 142 reviews)
$131+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Eau Claire
2 stars
Excellent (9.4, 117 reviews)
$111+
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Staybridge Suites EAU Claire - Altoona By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (9, 332 reviews)
$100+
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Hampton Inn Eau Claire
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 558 reviews)
$91+
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The Lismore Hotel Eau Claire - a DoubleTree by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 246 reviews)
$110+
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GrandStay Residential Suites Eau Claire
3 stars
Good (7.8, 816 reviews)
$87+
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Renting a car in Eau Claire

Renting a car in Eau Claire costs $60 per day, on average, or $121 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 30% cheaper than airport locations in Eau Claire.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Eau Claire (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Eau Claire is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Eau Claire costs $60 per day, on average, or $121 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 30% cheaper than airport locations in Eau Claire.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Eau Claire (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Eau Claire is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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