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.
Activities & attractions in Eau Claire
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
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″.
How to Get to Eau Claire
Plane
When flying to Eau Claire, you’ll arrive at Eau Claire (EAU), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Eau Claire departs from Orlando and takes around 3h 19m.
Car
Another option to get to Eau Claire is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 140 km from Eau Claire. You’ll find branches of Ace and Thrifty, among others, in Minneapolis.
Bus
Sun Country Air operates bus routes to Eau Claire. The most popular bus station is Eau Claire University of Wisconsin, located 1.8 km from downtown Eau Claire. Eau Claire Clairemont and University Dr. is also a commonly used station, and is 2.2 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Eau Claire
Where to stay in popular areas of Eau Claire
Most booked hotels in Eau Claire
Renting a car in Eau Claire
Renting a car in Eau Claire costs $75 per day, on average, or $151 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, 8% 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. Full-size (Ford Fusion or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Eau Claire, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.