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

Wausau travel guide

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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.

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When to visit Wausau

Wausau in April
Estimated hotel price
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wausau in April
Estimated hotel price
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 12m.

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 Turo, among others, in Minneapolis.

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 12m.

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 Turo, among others, in Minneapolis.

Airports near Wausau

ATWAppleton Intl
GRBGreen Bay Austin-Straubel
CWAWausau Central Wisconsin

Airlines serving Wausau

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,527 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,014 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,018 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,412 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,489 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,476 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,166 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,661 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,565 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (673 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (334 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,048 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (527 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,163 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (700 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wausau

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Wausau and Rib Mountain Inn.

Most popular hotel in Wausau by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Wausau

Most booked hotels in Wausau

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Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Wausau
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 85 reviews)
$128+
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bantr Hotel Rothschild Wausau, a Doubletree Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 485 reviews)
$132+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Wausau, WI
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 329 reviews)
$90+
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Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Mosinee
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 38 reviews)
$103+
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Cedar Creek Hotel Wausau - Rothschild
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 732 reviews)
$87+
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Jefferson Street Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 585 reviews)
$151+
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Renting a car in Wausau

Renting a car in Wausau costs $110 per day, on average, or $220 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Wausau is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Ford F-150 or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Wausau costs $110 per day, on average, or $220 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Wausau is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Ford F-150 or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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