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

Sun Prairie travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sun Prairie

With a population of 29,364, Sun Prairie is a must-see destination in Wisconsin, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Sun Prairie deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Sun Prairie

If you’re looking for affordable options, Johnny's Italian Steakhouse - Sun Prairie (1220 South Grand Ave) and Swagat (298 S Grand Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Sun Prairie

Sun Prairie in December
Estimated hotel price
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sun Prairie in December
Estimated hotel price
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sun Prairie in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °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 Sun Prairie, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.

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How to Get to Sun Prairie

Plane

When flying to Sun Prairie, you’ll arrive at Madison Truax Field (MSN), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Sun Prairie include Air Canada, Frontier and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Sun Prairie departs from Orlando and takes around 3h 09m.

Car

Another option to get to Sun Prairie is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 121 miles from Sun Prairie. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sun Prairie, including FlixBus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Chicago, the bus ride to Sun Prairie takes 200 miles and will cost you around $86. From Newark, the ticket costs about $222 for a journey of 1575 miles.

Plane

When flying to Sun Prairie, you’ll arrive at Madison Truax Field (MSN), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Sun Prairie include Air Canada, Frontier and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Sun Prairie departs from Orlando and takes around 3h 09m.

Car

Another option to get to Sun Prairie is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 121 miles from Sun Prairie. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sun Prairie, including FlixBus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Chicago, the bus ride to Sun Prairie takes 200 miles and will cost you around $86. From Newark, the ticket costs about $222 for a journey of 1575 miles.

Airports near Sun Prairie

ATWAppleton Intl
MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
MSNMadison Truax Field

Airlines serving Sun Prairie

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 Sun Prairie

Most booked hotels in Sun Prairie

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avid hotels - Madison - Monona, an IHG Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 268 reviews)
$118+
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Hilton Garden Inn Madison Sun Prairie
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 69 reviews)
$171+
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AmericInn by Wyndham Madison South
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 371 reviews)
$102+
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Quality Inn & Suites Sun Prairie Madison East
2 stars
Excellent (8, 274 reviews)
$77+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Sun Prairie/Madison E
2 stars
Good (7.3, 254 reviews)
$75+
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Valued Stay Sun Prairie
2 stars
Mediocre (2.9, 31 reviews)
$61+
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Renting a car in Sun Prairie

Renting a car in Sun Prairie costs $72 per day, on average, or $144 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Madison Truax Field.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Sun Prairie (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 Sun Prairie is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Sun Prairie costs $72 per day, on average, or $144 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Madison Truax Field.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Sun Prairie (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 Sun Prairie is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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