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 Crafted Italia (W4240 Hwy 50) are great picks.

When to visit Lake Geneva

Lake Geneva in March
Estimated hotel price
$237
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lake Geneva in March
Estimated hotel price
$237
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 14h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lake Geneva. The train journey from Lake Geneva to Bloomington takes 2h 19m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Champaign, expect to pay about $30 for a 2h 36m trip.

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 Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lake Geneva, including Greyhound, Bus and Amtrak. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Lake Geneva takes 129 km and will cost you around $64. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 137 km.

Airports near Lake Geneva

Airlines serving Lake Geneva

Lufthansa
Good (3,657 reviews)
KLM
Good (671 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,395 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,162 reviews)
Air France
Good (820 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,221 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,181 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,796 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,398 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (3,964 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (4,220 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (3,945 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,602 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (600 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (362 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (587 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (807 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,355 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (714 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,252 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lake Geneva

Average rates range from around $409 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $672 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Mill Creek Hotel and Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Lake Geneva.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lake Geneva

Hiring a car in Lake Geneva

Expect to pay $1.85 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 $22.09 and $29.46.