Eau Claire travel guide

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You're Going to Love Eau Claire

With a population of 65,883, Eau Claire is a must-see destination in Wisconsin, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Eau Claire to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Eau Claire

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Informalist (205 S. Barstow St) and Mona Lisa Restaurant (428 Water St) are great picks.

When to visit Eau Claire

Eau Claire in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Eau Claire in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 137
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Eau Claire in July, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -15 °C, with an average temperature of -10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 114 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Eau Claire, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.

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How to Get to Eau Claire

Plane

When flying to Eau Claire, you’ll arrive at Eau Claire (EAU), which is located 6 km from the city centre

Car

Another option to get to Eau Claire is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 140 km from Eau Claire. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Ace, among others, in Minneapolis.

Bus

Sun Country Air operates bus routes to Eau Claire. The most popular bus station is Eau Claire University of Wisconsin, located 1.8 km from downtown Eau Claire. Eau Claire Clairemont and University Dr. is also a commonly used station, and is 2.2 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Eau Claire, you’ll arrive at Eau Claire (EAU), which is located 6 km from the city centre

Car

Another option to get to Eau Claire is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 140 km from Eau Claire. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Ace, among others, in Minneapolis.

Bus

Sun Country Air operates bus routes to Eau Claire. The most popular bus station is Eau Claire University of Wisconsin, located 1.8 km from downtown Eau Claire. Eau Claire Clairemont and University Dr. is also a commonly used station, and is 2.2 km from the city centre.

Airlines serving Eau Claire

Lufthansa
Good (4,588 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (921 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,426 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,275 reviews)
Air France
Good (970 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,548 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,926 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,121 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,485 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,692 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (225 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,485 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (703 reviews)
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Where to stay in Eau Claire

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include GrandStay Residential Suites Eau Claire and Sleep Inn & Suites Conference Center.

Where to stay in popular areas of Eau Claire

Most booked hotels in Eau Claire

The Lismore Hotel Eau Claire - a DoubleTree by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 183+
Hampton Inn Eau Claire
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 140+
GrandStay Residential Suites Eau Claire
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 128+
Metropolis Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 219+

Renting a car in Eau Claire

Expect to pay C$ 1.40 per litre in Eau Claire (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 16.79 and C$ 22.39. Full-size (Ford Fusion or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Eau Claire, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.40 per litre in Eau Claire (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 16.79 and C$ 22.39. Full-size (Ford Fusion or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Eau Claire, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.