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

Watertown travel guide

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You're Going to Love Watertown

With a population of 23.861, Watertown 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Watertown has to offer.

When to visit Watertown

Watertown in November
Estimated hotel price
$66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Watertown in November
Estimated hotel price
$66
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Watertown 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 10.4 °F, with an average temperature of 19.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Watertown, with an average rainfall of 1.3″.

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How to Get to Watertown

Plane

Although Watertown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Madison Truax Field (MSN), which is located 49 km from Watertown. Chicago O'Hare Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, American Airlines, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Watertown departs from Phoenix and takes around 3h 06m.

Car

Another option to get to Watertown is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 172 km from Watertown. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Plane

Although Watertown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Madison Truax Field (MSN), which is located 49 km from Watertown. Chicago O'Hare Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, American Airlines, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Watertown departs from Phoenix and takes around 3h 06m.

Car

Another option to get to Watertown is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 172 km from Watertown. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Watertown

ORDChicago O'Hare Intl
MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
MSNMadison Truax Field

Airlines serving Watertown

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,574 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,094 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,438 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,505 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,522 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,448 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
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Where to stay in Watertown

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Watertown and Heritage Inn Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Watertown

Most booked hotels in Watertown

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Jesse Stone House B & B
2 stars
Excellent (9.3, 64 reviews)
$124+
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Staybridge Suites Milwaukee West-Oconomowoc By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 268 reviews)
$94+
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Best Western Watertown
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 200 reviews)
$55+
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Hilton Garden Inn Oconomowoc
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 195 reviews)
$111+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Johnson Creek
2 stars
Good (7.8, 335 reviews)
$58+
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Comfort Suites Johnson Creek Conference Center
2 stars
Good (7.5, 383 reviews)
$71+
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Renting a car in Watertown

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Watertown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Watertown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.