With a population of 7,651, Lake Geneva is a must-see destination in Wisconsin, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Lake Geneva to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Grandview Restaurant (N2009 S Lake Shore Dr) and Baker House Restaurant (327 Wrigley Dr) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lake Geneva 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 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.2″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Lake Geneva, with an average rainfall of 1.5″.
Although Lake Geneva doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport (MKE), which is located 37 miles from Lake Geneva. Chicago All airports is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, Frontier, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lake Geneva departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 55m.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lake Geneva, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Lake Geneva to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $27 for a 1h 54m trip.
Another option to get to Lake Geneva is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 64 miles from Lake Geneva. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Chicago.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lake Geneva, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Lake Geneva takes 85 miles and will cost you around $52. From Monona, the ticket costs about $86 for a journey of 155 miles.
Average rates range from around $303 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $416 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Mill Creek Hotel and Comfort Suites Lake Geneva East. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Lake Geneva, with prices from $85 to $253 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Lake Geneva are about 246% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Renting a car in Lake Geneva costs $69 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 31% more expensive than at Chicago O'Hare Intl.
Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Lake Geneva (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.
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