Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 December
Estimated hotel price
$173
1 night at 3-star hotel
Eau Claire in December
Estimated hotel price
$173
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 hire from Minneapolis, which is about 140 km from Eau Claire. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Minneapolis.

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 hire from Minneapolis, which is about 140 km from Eau Claire. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Minneapolis.

Airports near Eau Claire

RSTRochester
MSPMinneapolis St Paul
CWAWausau Central Wisconsin

Airlines serving Eau Claire

Lufthansa
Good (8,033 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,007 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,426 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,396 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,959 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,592 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,752 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (921 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,793 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,092 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,399 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,344 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,262 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,422 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (308 reviews)
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Where to stay in Eau Claire

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites EAU Claire I-94 By IHG and GrandStay Residential Suites Eau Claire.

Where to stay in popular areas of Eau Claire

Hiring a car in Eau Claire

Expect to pay $2.18 per litre in Eau Claire (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $26.08 and $34.77. The most frequently booked car type in Eau Claire is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Honda Civic or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.18 per litre in Eau Claire (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $26.08 and $34.77. The most frequently booked car type in Eau Claire is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Honda Civic or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.