La Crosse travel guide
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You're Going to Love La Crosse
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.
Activities & attractions in La Crosse
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
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″.
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. Airlines that fly from the United States to La Crosse include American Airlines, British Airways and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to La Crosse departs from Denver and takes around 5h 09m.
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.
Airlines serving La Crosse
Where to stay in La Crosse
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Gundersen Hotel & Suites and GrandStay Hotel & Suites La Crosse.
Where to stay in popular areas of La Crosse
Most booked hotels in La Crosse
Renting a car in La Crosse
Renting a car in La Crosse costs $66 per day, on average, or $133 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 La Crosse.
Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in La Crosse is Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 36% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in La Crosse
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$56/day
Standard SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$59/day