Janesville travel guide

Janesville Tourism | Janesville Guide

You're Going to Love Janesville

With a population of 63,575, Janesville is a must-see destination in Wisconsin, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Janesville deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Janesville

If you’re looking for affordable options, Famous Dave's - Janesville (3030 Milton Ave) and drafthouse (101 E Milwaukee St ste 101) are great picks.

When to visit Janesville

Janesville in February
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Janesville in February
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Janesville in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10.4 °F, with an average temperature of 19.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Janesville, with an average rainfall of 1.3″.

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How to Get to Janesville

Plane

Although Janesville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Madison Truax Field (MSN), which is located 35 miles from Janesville. Chicago All airports is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, Korean Air, KLM and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Janesville departs from Denver and takes around 2h 08m.

Car

Another option to get to Janesville is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 90 miles from Janesville. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Janesville using Bus or Amtrak. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Janesville takes 82 miles and will cost you around $44. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $86 for a journey of 200 miles.

Plane

Although Janesville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Madison Truax Field (MSN), which is located 35 miles from Janesville. Chicago All airports is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, Korean Air, KLM and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Janesville departs from Denver and takes around 2h 08m.

Car

Another option to get to Janesville is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 90 miles from Janesville. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Janesville using Bus or Amtrak. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Janesville takes 82 miles and will cost you around $44. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $86 for a journey of 200 miles.

Airports near Janesville

Airlines serving Janesville

Lufthansa
Good (7,183 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,842 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,833 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)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,424 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,190 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,512 reviews)
Frontier
Good (3,579 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (832 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,036 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,900 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,088 reviews)
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Where to stay in Janesville

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Super 8 by Wyndham Janesville and Hampton Inn Janesville.

Where to stay in popular areas of Janesville

Most booked hotels in Janesville

Hampton Inn Janesville
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 255 reviews)
$114+
Holiday Inn Express Janesville-I-90 & Us Hwy 14
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 351 reviews)
$104+
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Janesville
2 stars
Good (7.9, 228 reviews)
$72+
Baymont by Wyndham Janesville
2 stars
Good (7.5, 917 reviews)
$72+
AmericInn by Wyndham Janesville
2 stars
Good (7.5, 316 reviews)
$73+
Super 8 by Wyndham Janesville
2 stars
Good (7, 203 reviews)
$68+

Renting a car in Janesville

Renting a car in Janesville costs $66 per day, on average, or $133 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Janesville.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Janesville (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 Janesville is Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury rental cars (Mercedes-Benz E-Class or similar) are, on average, 24% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Janesville costs $66 per day, on average, or $133 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Janesville.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Janesville (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 Janesville is Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury rental cars (Mercedes-Benz E-Class or similar) are, on average, 24% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.