La Crosse travel guide
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You're Going to Love La Crosse
With a population of 51,320, La Crosse is a must-see destination in Wisconsin, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in La Crosse to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in La Crosse
Where to Eat in La Crosse
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Waterfront Restaurant and Tavern (328 Front St South) and The Charmant Restaurant (101 State St) are great picks.
Most popular restaurants in La Crosse
When to visit La Crosse
Looking for warm weather? Then head to La Crosse in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °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 8.6 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in La Crosse, with an average rainfall of 1.1″.
How to Get to La Crosse
Plane
When flying to La Crosse, you’ll arrive at La Crosse (LSE), which is located 5 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to La Crosse include American Airlines, British Airways and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to La Crosse departs from New York and takes around 17h 49m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to La Crosse. The train station in La Crosse is called La Crosse, and is located 2 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to La Crosse is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 129 miles from La Crosse. You’ll find branches of Ace and Thrifty, among others, in Minneapolis.
Bus
The most popular bus station is La Crosse 314 Jay St, located 0.9 miles from downtown La Crosse. La Crosse University of Wisconsin is also a commonly used station, and is 1.1 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving La Crosse
Where to stay in popular areas of La Crosse
Most booked hotels in La Crosse
Renting a car in La Crosse
Renting a car in La Crosse costs $80 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at La Crosse.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in La Crosse (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 La Crosse is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Jeep Renegade or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.