Introduction
Where to eat
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.

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 January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 146
1 night at 3-star hotel
Eau Claire in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 146
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 Thrifty and Budget, 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 Thrifty and Budget, 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 (7,484 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,402 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,454 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,972 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,766 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,007 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,988 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,975 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,375 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,647 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (853 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,294 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,531 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,023 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,074 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (365 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,015 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (278 reviews)
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Where to stay in Eau Claire

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sleep Inn & Suites Conference Center Eau Claire North and Baymont by Wyndham Eau Claire WI.

Where to stay in popular areas of Eau Claire

Most booked hotels in Eau Claire

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Hampton Inn Eau Claire
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 139+
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The Lismore Hotel Eau Claire - a DoubleTree by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 174+
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Metropolis Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 146+
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GrandStay Residential Suites Eau Claire
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 126+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Eau Claire WI
2 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
C$ 71+
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Motel 6 Eau Claire, WI
2 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
C$ 76+
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Renting a car in Eau Claire

Expect to pay C$ 1.29 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$ 15.47 and C$ 20.63. The most frequently booked car type in Eau Claire is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Buick Encore or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.29 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$ 15.47 and C$ 20.63. The most frequently booked car type in Eau Claire is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Buick Encore or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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