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

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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Janesville has to offer.

Activities & attractions in Janesville

Food, Drinks, & Nightlife

Wine Tasting
Wine
Damn Fine Sandwiches, Okay Beer
Food & Drink

Where to Eat in Janesville

If you’re looking for affordable options, Wissota Chophouse - Janesville (20 West Milwaukee Street) and drafthouse (101 E Milwaukee St ste 101) are great picks.

When to visit Janesville

Janesville in December
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Janesville in December
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 Phoenix and takes around 3h 06m.

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 Rent-A-Wreck, among others, in Chicago.

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 Phoenix and takes around 3h 06m.

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 Rent-A-Wreck, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Janesville

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
MSNMadison Truax Field

Airlines serving Janesville

Lufthansa
Good (8,277 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,587 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,262 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,649 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,721 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,359 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,769 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,421 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,064 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,051 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,325 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,553 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,938 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,827 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
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Where to stay in Janesville

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Janesville-I-90 & Us Hwy 14 By IHG and Motel 6-Janesville, Wi.

Where to stay in popular areas of Janesville

Most booked hotels in Janesville

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Hampton Inn Janesville
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 313 reviews)
$101+
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Holiday Inn Express Janesville-I-90 & Us Hwy 14 By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 488 reviews)
$96+
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Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Janesville
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 189 reviews)
$143+
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Baymont by Wyndham Janesville
2 stars
Good (7.6, 1109 reviews)
$67+
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AmericInn by Wyndham Janesville
3 stars
Good (6.8, 455 reviews)
$81+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Janesville
2 stars
Good (6.6, 321 reviews)
$72+
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Renting a car in Janesville

Renting a car in Janesville costs $71 per day, on average, or $285 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Janesville.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in Janesville is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda CR-V or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Janesville costs $71 per day, on average, or $285 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Janesville.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in Janesville is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda CR-V or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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