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

Racine travel guide

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You're Going to Love Racine

With a population of 78,860, Racine 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Racine has to offer.

Where to Eat in Racine

If you’re looking for affordable options, Butcher & Barrel (230 Main Street) and Booster's Buoy (209 Dodge St) are great picks.

When to visit Racine

Racine in December
Estimated hotel price
$81
1 night at 3-star hotel
Racine in December
Estimated hotel price
$81
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Racine in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 3.7″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Racine, with an average rainfall of 1.5″.

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How to Get to Racine

Plane

Although Racine doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport (MKE), which is located 16 miles from Racine. Chicago All airports is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, Lufthansa, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Racine departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Racine. The train journey from Racine 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 $29 for a 1h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Racine is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 59 miles from Racine. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Racine, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Madison, the bus ride to Racine takes 180 miles and will cost you around $74. From Champaign, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 190 miles.

Plane

Although Racine doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport (MKE), which is located 16 miles from Racine. Chicago All airports is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, Lufthansa, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Racine departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Racine. The train journey from Racine 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 $29 for a 1h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Racine is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 59 miles from Racine. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Racine, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Madison, the bus ride to Racine takes 180 miles and will cost you around $74. From Champaign, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 190 miles.

Airports near Racine

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
MSNMadison Truax Field

Airlines serving Racine

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,250 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,924 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,963 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,464 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Racine

Most booked hotels in Racine

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Comfort Inn Mount Pleasant - Racine
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 284 reviews)
$100+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Racine
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 189 reviews)
$124+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Mt Pleasant
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 596 reviews)
$81+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Racine Harbourwalk
4 stars
Good (7.9, 444 reviews)
$141+
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Clarion Pointe Racine - Mount Pleasant
2 stars
Good (7.8, 535 reviews)
$76+
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My Place Hotel-Mount Pleasant, Wi
2 stars
Good (7.8, 94 reviews)
$95+
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Renting a car in Racine

Renting a car in Racine costs $50 per day, on average, or $151 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Racine.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Racine (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. The most frequently booked car type in Racine is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan 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, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Racine costs $50 per day, on average, or $151 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Racine.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Racine (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. The most frequently booked car type in Racine is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan 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, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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