Introduction
Where to eat
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.

Where to Eat in Eau Claire

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Informalist (205 S. Barstow St) and Mona Lisa Restaurant (428 Water St) are great picks.

When to visit Eau Claire

Eau Claire in January
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Eau Claire in January
Estimated hotel price
$104
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 Ace and Turo, 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 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 Ace and Turo, 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 (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,360 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,953 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,735 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,927 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,143 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,885 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,975 reviews)
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Where to stay in Eau Claire

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include GrandStay Residential Suites Eau Claire and Sleep Inn & Suites Conference Center.

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, 136 reviews)
$123+
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Staybridge Suites EAU Claire - Altoona By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 308 reviews)
$99+
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Hampton Inn Eau Claire
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 516 reviews)
$102+
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Metropolis Resort - Eau Claire
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 243 reviews)
$112+
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The Lismore Hotel Eau Claire - a DoubleTree by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 228 reviews)
$129+
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Best Western Eau Claire South
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 316 reviews)
$89+
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Renting a car in Eau Claire

Renting a car in Eau Claire costs $63 per day, on average, or $126 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Eau Claire.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. 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 Compact rental cars (Buick Encore or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Eau Claire costs $63 per day, on average, or $126 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Eau Claire.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. 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 Compact rental cars (Buick Encore or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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