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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Informalist (205 S. Barstow St) and Mona Lisa Restaurant (428 Water St) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Eau Claire in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 5 °F, with an average temperature of 14 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 4.5″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Eau Claire, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.
When flying to Eau Claire, you’ll arrive at Eau Claire (EAU), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Eau Claire departs from Orlando and takes around 3h 14m.
Another option to get to Eau Claire is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 87 miles from Eau Claire. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Minneapolis.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Eau Claire, including Bus, Megabus and Sun Country Air. The most popular bus station is Eau Claire University of Wisconsin, located 1.1 miles from downtown Eau Claire. Eau Claire Greyhound Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 5 miles from the city center.
Renting a car in Eau Claire costs $71 per day, on average, or $142 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Eau Claire.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Eau Claire (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Eau Claire, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.