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 February
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Eau Claire in February
Estimated hotel price
$102
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 21m.

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 Ace and Sixt, among others, in Minneapolis.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Eau Claire Clairemont and University Dr., located 1.4 miles from downtown Eau Claire. Eau Claire Greyhound Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 5 miles from the city center.

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 21m.

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 Ace and Sixt, among others, in Minneapolis.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Eau Claire Clairemont and University Dr., located 1.4 miles from downtown Eau Claire. Eau Claire Greyhound Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 5 miles from the city center.

Airlines serving Eau Claire

Lufthansa
Good (7,183 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,645 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,833 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,874 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,669 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,900 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,239 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,096 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,424 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,336 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (876 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,906 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,190 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Eau Claire

Most booked hotels in Eau Claire

Staybridge Suites EAU Claire - Altoona
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 235 reviews)
$124+
Hampton Inn Eau Claire
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 767 reviews)
$100+
The Lismore Hotel Eau Claire - a DoubleTree by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 145 reviews)
$129+
Best Western Eau Claire South
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 360 reviews)
$96+
GrandStay Residential Suites Eau Claire
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 518 reviews)
$92+
Metropolis Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8, 185 reviews)
$145+

Renting a car in Eau Claire

Renting a car in Eau Claire costs $70 per day, on average, or $139 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Eau Claire.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Eau Claire is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford EcoSport or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Eau Claire costs $70 per day, on average, or $139 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Eau Claire.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Eau Claire is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford EcoSport or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.