Wausau travel guide
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You're Going to Love Wausau
With a population of 39,106, Wausau is a must-see destination in Wisconsin, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Wausau deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Wausau
If you’re looking for affordable options, Back When Cafe (606 N 3rd St) and Red Eye Brewing Company (612 Washington St) are great picks.
When to visit Wausau
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Wausau in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °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 6.8 °F, with an average temperature of 15.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.5″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Wausau, with an average rainfall of 1″.
How to Get to Wausau
Plane
When flying to Wausau, you’ll arrive at Wausau Central Wisconsin (CWA), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Wausau include American Airlines, Qatar Airways and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Wausau departs from Minneapolis and takes around 1h 09m.
Train
The train station in Wausau is called Wausau Transit Center, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Wausau is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 177 miles from Wausau. You’ll find branches of Ace and Sixt, among others, in Minneapolis.
Bus
Amtrak operates bus routes to Wausau.
Airlines serving Wausau
Where to stay in popular areas of Wausau
Most booked hotels in Wausau
Renting a car in Wausau
Renting a car in Wausau costs $77 per day, on average, or $155 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Wausau.
Expect to pay $3.52 per gallon in Wausau (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Wausau is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Jeep Cherokee or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.