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

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.

When to visit Eau Claire

Eau Claire in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 139
1 night at 3-star hotel
Eau Claire in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 139
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 Ace and Dollar, among others, in Minneapolis.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Eau Claire Greyhound Bus Station, located 8 km from downtown Eau Claire. Eau Claire University of Wisconsin is also a commonly used station, and is 1.8 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 Ace and Dollar, among others, in Minneapolis.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Eau Claire Greyhound Bus Station, located 8 km from downtown Eau Claire. Eau Claire University of Wisconsin is also a commonly used station, and is 1.8 km from the city centre.

Airports near Eau Claire

RSTRochester
MSPMinneapolis St Paul
CWAWausau Central Wisconsin

Airlines serving Eau Claire

Lufthansa
Good (8,009 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,987 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,447 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,373 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,949 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,588 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (913 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,737 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,781 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,060 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,396 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,252 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
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Malaysia Airlines
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Where to stay in Eau Claire

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites EAU Claire I-94 By IHG and GrandStay Residential Suites Eau Claire.

Where to stay in popular areas of Eau Claire

Most booked hotels in Eau Claire

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Eau Claire Chippewa Falls
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 115+
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The Lismore Hotel Eau Claire - a DoubleTree by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 157+
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GrandStay Residential Suites Eau Claire
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 106+
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Motel 6 Eau Claire, WI
2 stars
Okay (5.7, Okay reviews)
C$ 60+
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Renting a car in Eau Claire

Expect to pay C$ 1.74 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$ 20.79 and C$ 27.72. The most frequently booked car type in Eau Claire is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.74 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$ 20.79 and C$ 27.72. The most frequently booked car type in Eau Claire is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.