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
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Eau Claire in December
Estimated hotel price
$101
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 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Eau Claire departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Eau Claire is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 87 miles from Eau Claire. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Minneapolis.

Plane

When flying to Eau Claire, you’ll arrive at Eau Claire (EAU), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Eau Claire departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Eau Claire is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 87 miles from Eau Claire. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Minneapolis.

Airports near Eau Claire

RSTRochester
MSPMinneapolis St Paul
CWAWausau Central Wisconsin

Airlines serving Eau Claire

Lufthansa
Good (8,109 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,532 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,089 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,430 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,453 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,616 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (937 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,908 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,603 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,860 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,283 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (417 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,398 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,308 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,602 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (312 reviews)
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Where to stay in Eau Claire

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites EAU Claire I-94 By IHG and GrandStay Residential Suites Eau Claire.

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, 140 reviews)
$133+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites EAU Claire West I-94 By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 193 reviews)
$104+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Eau Claire
2 stars
Excellent (9.3, 97 reviews)
$115+
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Staybridge Suites EAU Claire - Altoona By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 322 reviews)
$90+
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Sleep Inn & Suites Conference Center Eau Claire North
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 213 reviews)
$69+
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Hampton Inn Eau Claire
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 553 reviews)
$92+
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Renting a car in Eau Claire

Renting a car in Eau Claire costs $50 per day, on average, or $100 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 77% cheaper than airport locations in Eau Claire.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. The most frequently booked car type in Eau Claire is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Eau Claire costs $50 per day, on average, or $100 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 77% cheaper than airport locations in Eau Claire.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. The most frequently booked car type in Eau Claire is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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