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 November
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Eau Claire in November
Estimated hotel price
$100
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 Denver and takes around 22h 35m.

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 Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Minneapolis.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Eau Claire University of Wisconsin, located 1.1 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 Denver and takes around 22h 35m.

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 Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Minneapolis.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Eau Claire University of Wisconsin, located 1.1 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 (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,966 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,167 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (519 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (728 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 (8.9, 184 reviews)
$119+
Home2 Suites by Hilton Eau Claire South
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 215 reviews)
$116+
The Lismore Hotel Eau Claire - a DoubleTree by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 128 reviews)
$124+
Hampton Inn Eau Claire
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 719 reviews)
$108+
Best Western Eau Claire South
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 318 reviews)
$105+
Metropolis Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 150 reviews)
$150+

Renting a car in Eau Claire

Renting a car in Eau Claire costs $71 per day, on average, or $141 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, 6% more expensive than at Eau Claire.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Eau Claire is Economy (Kia Rio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford EcoSport or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Eau Claire costs $71 per day, on average, or $141 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, 6% more expensive than at Eau Claire.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Eau Claire is Economy (Kia Rio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford EcoSport or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.