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 January
Estimated hotel price
$248
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lake Geneva in January
Estimated hotel price
$248
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 25h 14m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lake Geneva, followed by Train. The train journey from Lake Geneva to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Champaign, expect to pay about $32 for a 2h 37m 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 Avis and Budget, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lake Geneva, including Amtrak, American Airlines and FlixBus. From Lafayette, the bus ride to Lake Geneva takes 225 km and will cost you around $71. From Madison, the ticket costs about $100 for a journey of 282 km.

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 25h 14m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lake Geneva, followed by Train. The train journey from Lake Geneva to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Champaign, expect to pay about $32 for a 2h 37m 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 Avis and Budget, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lake Geneva, including Amtrak, American Airlines and FlixBus. From Lafayette, the bus ride to Lake Geneva takes 225 km and will cost you around $71. From Madison, the ticket costs about $100 for a journey of 282 km.

Airports near Lake Geneva

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
MSNMadison Truax Field

Airlines serving Lake Geneva

KLM
Good (1,419 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,579 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,002 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,534 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,035 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,031 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,423 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,464 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,584 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,329 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,903 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,103 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,477 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,884 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,009 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,624 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,170 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lake Geneva

Average rates range from around $291 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $739 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Mill Creek Hotel and Comfort Suites Lake Geneva East. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Lake Geneva, with prices from $105 to $559 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Lake Geneva are about 192% 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 $1.61 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 $19.28 and $25.71. The most frequently booked car type in Lake Geneva is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.61 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 $19.28 and $25.71. The most frequently booked car type in Lake Geneva is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.