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

Wauwatosa travel guide

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You're Going to Love Wauwatosa

With a population of 46,396, Wauwatosa 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 Wauwatosa has to offer.

Where to Eat in Wauwatosa

If you’re looking for affordable options, IL Mito Enoteca (6913 West North Avenue) and Pizza Man - Wauwatosa (11500 W Burleigh St) are great picks.

When to visit Wauwatosa

Wauwatosa in November
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wauwatosa in November
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Wauwatosa 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 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3.7″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Wauwatosa, with an average rainfall of 1.3″.

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How to Get to Wauwatosa

Plane

When flying to Wauwatosa, you’ll arrive at Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport (MKE), which is located 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Wauwatosa include Delta, WestJet and Frontier. The shortest domestic flight to Wauwatosa departs from Las Vegas and takes around 3h 29m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Wauwatosa.

Car

Another option to get to Wauwatosa is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 83 miles from Wauwatosa. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wauwatosa, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Indianapolis, the bus ride to Wauwatosa takes 355 miles and will cost you around $95. From Minneapolis, the ticket costs about $61 for a journey of 405 miles.

Plane

When flying to Wauwatosa, you’ll arrive at Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport (MKE), which is located 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Wauwatosa include Delta, WestJet and Frontier. The shortest domestic flight to Wauwatosa departs from Las Vegas and takes around 3h 29m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Wauwatosa.

Car

Another option to get to Wauwatosa is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 83 miles from Wauwatosa. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wauwatosa, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Indianapolis, the bus ride to Wauwatosa takes 355 miles and will cost you around $95. From Minneapolis, the ticket costs about $61 for a journey of 405 miles.

Airports near Wauwatosa

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
MSNMadison Truax Field

Airlines serving Wauwatosa

Lufthansa
Good (7,048 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,336 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,846 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,217 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,564 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,254 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,971 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,923 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,963 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,319 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,464 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wauwatosa

Most booked hotels in Wauwatosa

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The Pfister Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 983 reviews)
$213+
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Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1302 reviews)
$130+
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Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 446 reviews)
$169+
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Residence Inn by Marriott Milwaukee West
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 119 reviews)
$158+
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Renaissance Milwaukee West Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 121 reviews)
$178+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Wauwatosa Milwaukee
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 227 reviews)
$144+
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Renting a car in Wauwatosa

Renting a car in Wauwatosa costs $47 per day, on average, or $142 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Wauwatosa.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Wauwatosa (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 Wauwatosa is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Honda Accord or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Wauwatosa costs $47 per day, on average, or $142 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Wauwatosa.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Wauwatosa (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 Wauwatosa is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Honda Accord or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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