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

Baraboo travel guide

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With a population of 12,048, Baraboo is a must-see destination in Wisconsin, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Baraboo deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Baraboo

Baraboo in January
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Baraboo in January
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Baraboo in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °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 15.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.5″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Baraboo, with an average rainfall of 1.1″.

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How to Get to Baraboo

Plane

Although Baraboo doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Madison Truax Field (MSN), which is located 31 miles from Baraboo. Appleton Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Allegiant Air, United Airlines, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Baraboo departs from Orlando and takes around 3h 09m.

Car

Another option to get to Baraboo is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 154 miles from Baraboo. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Baraboo, including FlixBus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Chicago, the bus ride to Baraboo takes 200 miles and will cost you around $86. From Newark, the ticket costs about $222 for a journey of 1575 miles.

Plane

Although Baraboo doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Madison Truax Field (MSN), which is located 31 miles from Baraboo. Appleton Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Allegiant Air, United Airlines, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Baraboo departs from Orlando and takes around 3h 09m.

Car

Another option to get to Baraboo is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 154 miles from Baraboo. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Baraboo, including FlixBus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Chicago, the bus ride to Baraboo takes 200 miles and will cost you around $86. From Newark, the ticket costs about $222 for a journey of 1575 miles.

Airports near Baraboo

ATWAppleton Intl
MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
MSNMadison Truax Field

Airlines serving Baraboo

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,250 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,924 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,963 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,464 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Baraboo

Most booked hotels in Baraboo

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Club Wyndham Glacier Canyon
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 99 reviews)
$117+
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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Baraboo
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 80 reviews)
$91+
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Spinning Wheel Motel
3 stars
Good (7.8, 534 reviews)
$62+
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Best Western Baraboo Inn
2 stars
Good (7.7, 666 reviews)
$90+
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Motel 6 Lake Delton Wi
2 stars
Good (7.4, 677 reviews)
$64+
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Americinn & Suites By Wyndham Baraboo Event Center
2 stars
Good (7.4, 352 reviews)
$82+
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Renting a car in Baraboo

Renting a car in Baraboo costs $63 per day, on average, or $127 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Baraboo.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Baraboo (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. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Baraboo, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Baraboo costs $63 per day, on average, or $127 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Baraboo.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Baraboo (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. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Baraboo, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

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