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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 6 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Eau Claire departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 24m.

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 Payless, among others, in Minneapolis.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Eau Claire Greyhound Bus Station, located 8 km from downtown Eau Claire. Eau Claire University of Wisconsin is also a commonly used station, and is 1.8 km from the city center.

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 24m.

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 Payless, among others, in Minneapolis.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Eau Claire Greyhound Bus Station, located 8 km from downtown Eau Claire. Eau Claire University of Wisconsin is also a commonly used station, and is 1.8 km from the city center.

Airports near Eau Claire

RSTRochester
MSPMinneapolis St Paul
CWAWausau Central Wisconsin

Airlines serving Eau Claire

Lufthansa
Good (7,964 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,509 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,940 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,463 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,343 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,928 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,207 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (912 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,682 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,567 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,723 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,990 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,230 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,312 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,319 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
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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 (9.4, 140 reviews)
$123+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Eau Claire
2 stars
Excellent (9.3, 74 reviews)
$98+
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Staybridge Suites EAU Claire - Altoona By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 321 reviews)
$90+
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The Lismore Hotel Eau Claire - a DoubleTree by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 235 reviews)
$118+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Eau Claire South
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 237 reviews)
$99+
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Hampton Inn Eau Claire
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 552 reviews)
$89+
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Renting a car in Eau Claire

Renting a car in Eau Claire costs $46 per day, on average, or $92 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 54% cheaper than airport locations in Eau Claire.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. The most frequently booked car type in Eau Claire is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Eau Claire costs $46 per day, on average, or $92 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 54% cheaper than airport locations in Eau Claire.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. The most frequently booked car type in Eau Claire is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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