Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Lake Geneva travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lake Geneva

With a population of 7.651, Lake Geneva is a must-see destination in Wisconsin, United States.

Where to Eat in Lake Geneva

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sopra Bistro (724 W Main St) and Hunt Club Steakhouse (555 Hunt Club Ct) are great picks.

When to visit Lake Geneva

Lake Geneva in March
Estimated hotel price
$254
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lake Geneva in March
Estimated hotel price
$254
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lake Geneva 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 -11 °C, with an average temperature of -6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 107 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Lake Geneva, with an average rainfall of 37 mm.

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How to Get to Lake Geneva

Plane

Although Lake Geneva doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport (MKE), which is located 59 km from Lake Geneva. The shortest flight to Lake Geneva from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 18h 44m.

Car

Another option to get to Lake Geneva is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 104 km from Lake Geneva. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Avis, among others, in Chicago.

Plane

Although Lake Geneva doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport (MKE), which is located 59 km from Lake Geneva. The shortest flight to Lake Geneva from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 18h 44m.

Car

Another option to get to Lake Geneva is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 104 km from Lake Geneva. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Avis, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Lake Geneva

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
MSNMadison Truax Field

Airlines serving Lake Geneva

Lufthansa
Good (8,157 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,547 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,132 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,256 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,040 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,635 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,903 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,388 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,423 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,025 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,717 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,520 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,766 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,471 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,965 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,679 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lake Geneva

Average rates range from around $484 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $758 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Mill Creek Hotel and Lake Geneva/Geneva Wells Inn. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Lake Geneva, with prices from $147 to $2,105 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Lake Geneva are about 56% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lake Geneva

Hiring a car in Lake Geneva

Expect to pay $1.94 per litre in Lake Geneva (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.20 and $30.93. The most frequently booked car type in Lake Geneva is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) is, on average, 15% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.94 per litre in Lake Geneva (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.20 and $30.93. The most frequently booked car type in Lake Geneva is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) is, on average, 15% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.