La Crosse travel guide
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You're Going to Love La Crosse
With a population of 51,320, La Crosse is a must-see destination in Wisconsin, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.
Where to Eat in La Crosse
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Charmant Restaurant (101 State St) and 4 Sisters Wine Bar & Tapas Restaurant (100 Harbor View Plaza Suite 100) are great picks.
When to visit La Crosse
Looking for warm weather? Then head to La Crosse in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -13 °C, with an average temperature of -8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 109 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in La Crosse, with an average rainfall of 28 mm.
How to Get to La Crosse
Plane
When flying to La Crosse, you’ll arrive at La Crosse (LSE), which is located 9 km from the city centre
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to La Crosse. The train journey from La Crosse to Chicago takes 4h 59m and costs around C$ 116 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Indianapolis, expect to pay about C$ 270 for a 9h 54m trip. The train station in La Crosse is called La Crosse, and is located 4 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to La Crosse is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 207 km from La Crosse. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Minneapolis.
Bus
The most popular bus station is La Crosse 314 Jay St, located 1.5 km from downtown La Crosse. La Crosse University of Wisconsin is also a commonly used station, and is 1.8 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving La Crosse
Where to stay in La Crosse
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott La Crosse Downtown and Gundersen Hotel & Suites.
Where to stay in popular areas of La Crosse
Most booked hotels in La Crosse
Renting a car in La Crosse
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 38% more expensive than at La Crosse.
Expect to pay C$ 1.36 per litre in La Crosse (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 16.29 and C$ 21.72. Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in La Crosse, while also 38% cheaper than other types, on average.