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, Wissota Chophouse - Janesville (20 West Milwaukee Street) and Famous Dave's - Janesville (3030 Milton Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Janesville
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″.
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. The shortest domestic flight to Janesville departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 50m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Janesville. The train journey from Janesville to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $20 for a 2h 05m trip.
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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Kyte, among others, in Chicago.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Janesville, including Bus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Janesville takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Monona, the ticket costs about $77 for a journey of 175 miles.
Airlines serving Janesville
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
Renting a car in Janesville
Renting a car in Janesville costs $68 per day, on average, or $135 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Janesville is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Chevrolet Impala or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.