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

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.

When to visit Eau Claire

Eau Claire in December
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Eau Claire in December
Estimated hotel price
$102
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 6 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Eau Claire departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 22m.

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 Turo and NextCar, among others, in Minneapolis.

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 Chicago and takes around 1h 22m.

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 Turo and NextCar, among others, in Minneapolis.

Airports near Eau Claire

RSTRochester
MSPMinneapolis St Paul
CWAWausau Central Wisconsin

Airlines serving Eau Claire

Lufthansa
Good (8,177 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,555 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,153 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,475 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,031 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,504 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,266 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,637 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,086 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,648 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,932 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,452 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,441 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,358 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,783 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (232 reviews)
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Where to stay in Eau Claire

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites EAU Claire I-94 By IHG and Baymont by Wyndham Eau Claire WI.

Most popular hotel in Eau Claire by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Eau Claire

Most booked hotels in Eau Claire

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Otter Creek Eau Claire Altoona
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 141 reviews)
$131+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Eau Claire Chippewa Falls
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 327 reviews)
$109+
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Staybridge Suites EAU Claire - Altoona By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 327 reviews)
$101+
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The Lismore Hotel Eau Claire - a DoubleTree by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 243 reviews)
$109+
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Baymont by Wyndham Eau Claire WI
2 stars
Good (7.7, 862 reviews)
$63+
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GrandStay Residential Suites Eau Claire
3 stars
Good (7.7, 813 reviews)
$94+
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Renting a car in Eau Claire

Renting a car in Eau Claire costs $61 per day, on average, or $121 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Eau Claire.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Eau Claire is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Eau Claire costs $61 per day, on average, or $121 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Eau Claire.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Eau Claire is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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