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 February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 142
1 night at 3-star hotel
Eau Claire in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 142
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 Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Minneapolis.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Eau Claire. The most popular bus station is Eau Claire Clairemont and University Dr., located 1.4 miles from downtown Eau Claire. Eau Claire Greyhound Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 5 miles from the city centre.

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 Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Minneapolis.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Eau Claire. The most popular bus station is Eau Claire Clairemont and University Dr., located 1.4 miles from downtown Eau Claire. Eau Claire Greyhound Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 5 miles from the city centre.

Airlines serving Eau Claire

Lufthansa
Good (7,186 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,644 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,837 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,873 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,552 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,670 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,240 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,088 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,422 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,339 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,908 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,190 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

Hampton Inn Eau Claire
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 139+
The Lismore Hotel Eau Claire - a DoubleTree by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 179+
GrandStay Residential Suites Eau Claire
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 128+
Metropolis Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 202+
Super 8 by Wyndham Eau Claire WI
2 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
C$ 66+

Renting a car in Eau Claire

Expect to pay C$ 1.37 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$ 16.35 and C$ 21.80. The most frequently booked car type in Eau Claire is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford EcoSport or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.37 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$ 16.35 and C$ 21.80. The most frequently booked car type in Eau Claire is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford EcoSport or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.