Galena travel guide

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You're Going to Love Galena

With a population of 3 429, Galena is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Galena to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Galena

If you’re looking for affordable options, One Eleven Main (111 N. Main Street) and The Summit Food & Spirits (8700 West Chestnut Road) are great picks.

Most popular restaurants in Galena

Italian
Very good (112 reviews)
American
Wonderful (67 reviews)
American
Wonderful (43 reviews)
Irish
Very good (33 reviews)
Contemporary American
Wonderful (19 reviews)
Italian
Very good (112 reviews)
American
Wonderful (67 reviews)
American
Wonderful (43 reviews)
Irish
Very good (33 reviews)
Contemporary American
Wonderful (19 reviews)

When to visit Galena

Galena in February
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Galena in February
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Galena in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as 8.6 °F, with an average temperature of 19.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Galena, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.

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How to Get to Galena

Plane

When flying to Galena, you’ll arrive at Dubuque (DBQ), which is located 23 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Galena departs from New Orleans and takes around 7h 16m.

Car

Another option to get to Galena is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 238 km from Galena. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Kyte, among others, in Chicago.

Plane

When flying to Galena, you’ll arrive at Dubuque (DBQ), which is located 23 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Galena departs from New Orleans and takes around 7h 16m.

Car

Another option to get to Galena is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 238 km from Galena. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Kyte, among others, in Chicago.

Airlines serving Galena

Lufthansa
Good (4,620 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,460 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,741 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,518 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (776 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,347 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (463 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (956 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,326 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (29 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
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Where to stay in Galena

Average rates range from around $233 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $348 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Worldmark Galena and Lefevre Inn and Resort.

Where to stay in popular areas of Galena

Most booked hotels in Galena

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Galena, IL
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1130 reviews)
$100+
Irish Cottage Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 846 reviews)
$134+
Stoney Creek Inn Galena
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1734 reviews)
$104+
Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 809 reviews)
$100+
Chestnut Mountain Resort
3 stars
Good (7.8, 205 reviews)
$129+
Best Western Galena Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (7.7, 344 reviews)
$84+

Renting a car in Galena

Renting a car in Galena costs $39 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 302% cheaper than airport locations in Galena.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Galena (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.

Renting a car in Galena costs $39 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 302% cheaper than airport locations in Galena.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Galena (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.