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. Consider staying at least one whole day in La Crosse to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in La Crosse

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Waterfront Restaurant and Tavern (328 Front St South) and The Charmant Restaurant (101 State St) are great picks.

When to visit La Crosse

La Crosse in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 162
1 night at 3-star hotel
La Crosse in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 162
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to La Crosse

Plane

When flying to La Crosse, you’ll arrive at La Crosse (LSE), which is located 5 miles from the city centre

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to La Crosse. The train station in La Crosse is called La Crosse, and is located 2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to La Crosse is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 129 miles from La Crosse. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Minneapolis.

Bus

The most popular bus station is La Crosse University of Wisconsin, located 1.1 miles from downtown La Crosse. La Crosse 314 Jay St is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to La Crosse, you’ll arrive at La Crosse (LSE), which is located 5 miles from the city centre

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to La Crosse. The train station in La Crosse is called La Crosse, and is located 2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to La Crosse is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 129 miles from La Crosse. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Minneapolis.

Bus

The most popular bus station is La Crosse University of Wisconsin, located 1.1 miles from downtown La Crosse. La Crosse 314 Jay St is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 miles from the city centre.

Airports near La Crosse

Airlines serving La Crosse

KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,847 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,844 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,535 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,907 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,247 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,040 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (667 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,339 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (435 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,804 reviews)
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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

The Charmant Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 270+
Hampton Inn and Suites La Crosse Downtown
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 188+
Country Inn And Suites by Radisson La Crosse, WI
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 130+
Radisson Hotel La Crosse
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 156+
Super 8 by Wyndham La Crosse
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 88+
AmericInn by Wyndham La Crosse Riverfront Conference Center
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
C$ 96+

Renting a car in La Crosse

Expect to pay C$ 1.37 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$ 16.35 and C$ 21.80. The most frequently booked car type in La Crosse is Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.37 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$ 16.35 and C$ 21.80. The most frequently booked car type in La Crosse is Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.