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. Eau Claire deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Eau Claire

Eau Claire in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 154
1 night at 3-star hotel
Eau Claire in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 154
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 4 miles from the city centre

Car

Another option to get to Eau Claire is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 87 miles from Eau Claire. You’ll find branches of Ace and Dollar, among others, in Minneapolis.

Plane

When flying to Eau Claire, you’ll arrive at Eau Claire (EAU), which is located 4 miles from the city centre

Car

Another option to get to Eau Claire is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 87 miles from Eau Claire. You’ll find branches of Ace and Dollar, among others, in Minneapolis.

Airports near Eau Claire

RSTRochester
MSPMinneapolis St Paul
CWAWausau Central Wisconsin

Airlines serving Eau Claire

KLM
Good (1,599 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,295 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,283 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,118 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,227 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,719 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,648 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,690 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,697 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (982 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,492 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,034 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,899 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,543 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,410 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (438 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (322 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,396 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,160 reviews)
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Where to stay in Eau Claire

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Baymont by Wyndham Eau Claire WI and Quality Inn & Suites Eau Claire University Area.

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 (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 160+
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Holiday Inn EAU Claire South I-94 By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 137+
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Hampton Inn Eau Claire
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 130+
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GrandStay Residential Suites Eau Claire
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 116+
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Motel 6 Eau Claire, WI
2 stars
Okay (5.5, Okay reviews)
C$ 71+
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Renting a car in Eau Claire

Expect to pay C$ 1.69 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$ 20.20 and C$ 26.93. The most frequently booked car type in Eau Claire is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.69 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$ 20.20 and C$ 26.93. The most frequently booked car type in Eau Claire is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.