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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Kenosha travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kenosha

With a population of 99.218, Kenosha is a must-see destination in Wisconsin, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kenosha has to offer.

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When to visit Kenosha

Kenosha in January
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kenosha in January
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kenosha in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Kenosha, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.

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How to Get to Kenosha

Plane

Although Kenosha doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport (MKE), which is located 41 km from Kenosha. Chicago All airports is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kenosha departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 51m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kenosha, followed by Train. The train journey from Kenosha to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Champaign, expect to pay about $18 for a 2h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kenosha is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 80 km from Kenosha. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kenosha, including Amtrak, American Airlines and FlixBus. From Lafayette, the bus ride to Kenosha takes 225 km and will cost you around $40. From Madison, the ticket costs about $56 for a journey of 282 km.

Plane

Although Kenosha doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport (MKE), which is located 41 km from Kenosha. Chicago All airports is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kenosha departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 51m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kenosha, followed by Train. The train journey from Kenosha to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Champaign, expect to pay about $18 for a 2h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kenosha is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 80 km from Kenosha. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kenosha, including Amtrak, American Airlines and FlixBus. From Lafayette, the bus ride to Kenosha takes 225 km and will cost you around $40. From Madison, the ticket costs about $56 for a journey of 282 km.

Airports near Kenosha

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
MSNMadison Truax Field

Airlines serving Kenosha

KLM
Good (1,419 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,583 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,997 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,535 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,665 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,032 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,036 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,421 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,494 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,466 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,585 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,341 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,903 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,478 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,099 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,886 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,010 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,625 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,170 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kenosha

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Kenosha, WI and Best Western Executive Inn Kenosha/Pleasant Prairie.

Most popular hotel in Kenosha by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Kenosha

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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Kenosha Pleasant Prairie
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 165 reviews)
$119+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Mt Pleasant
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 624 reviews)
$86+
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The Stella Hotel & Ballroom
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 328 reviews)
$101+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Kenosha, WI
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 830 reviews)
$92+
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Best Western Executive Inn Kenosha/Pleasant Prairie
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 661 reviews)
$79+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Pleasant Prairie Kenosha
4 stars
Good (7.9, 253 reviews)
$120+
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Renting a car in Kenosha

Renting a car in Kenosha costs $54 per day, on average, or $217 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Kenosha.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Kenosha (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Kenosha is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Ford Escape or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Kenosha costs $54 per day, on average, or $217 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Kenosha.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Kenosha (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Kenosha is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Ford Escape or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Kenosha

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$35/day

Economy

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$36/day

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