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

La Crosse travel guide

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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. La Crosse deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in La Crosse

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Charmant Restaurant (101 State St) and The Waterfront Restaurant and Tavern (328 Front St South) are great picks.

When to visit La Crosse

La Crosse in December
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel
La Crosse in December
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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. The shortest domestic flight to La Crosse departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 13m.

Train

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 Turo, 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.

Plane

When flying to La Crosse, you’ll arrive at La Crosse (LSE), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to La Crosse departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 13m.

Train

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 Turo, 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.

Airports near La Crosse

RSTRochester
EAUEau Claire
LSELa Crosse

Airlines serving La Crosse

KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,089 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,974 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,858 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,595 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,101 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (340 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,160 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (654 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,912 reviews)
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Where to stay in La Crosse

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott La Crosse Downtown and Hampton Inn and Suites La Crosse Downtown.

Most popular hotel in La Crosse by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of La Crosse

Most booked hotels in La Crosse

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The Charmant Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 372 reviews)
$223+
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Hampton Inn and Suites La Crosse Downtown
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 484 reviews)
$136+
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Best Western Plus LaCrescent / LaCrosse
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 183 reviews)
$132+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Onalaska - La Crosse Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 140 reviews)
$123+
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Stoney Creek Hotel La Crosse - Onalaska
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 475 reviews)
$146+
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Country Inn And Suites by Radisson La Crosse, WI
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1075 reviews)
$103+
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Renting a car in La Crosse

Renting a car in La Crosse costs $65 per day, on average, or $129 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 23% cheaper than airport locations in La Crosse.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in La Crosse, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in La Crosse costs $65 per day, on average, or $129 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 23% cheaper than airport locations in La Crosse.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in La Crosse, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in La Crosse

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$54/day

Compact

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$65/day

Full-size
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