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