Madison travel guide
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You're Going to Love Madison
With a population of 233.209, Madison is a must-see destination in Wisconsin, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Madison to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Madison
If you’re looking for affordable options, Fresco (227 State Street) and Tempest Oyster Bar (120 E Wilson St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, University of Wisconsin Terrace Popup Lounge (800 Langdon St) and Feast - Artisan Dumpling and Tea House (904 Williamson St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Madison.
When to visit Madison
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Madison 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 -12 °C, with an average temperature of -7 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 114 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Madison, with an average rainfall of 31 mm.
How to Get to Madison
Plane
When flying to Madison, you’ll arrive at Madison Truax Field (MSN), which is located 9 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Madison is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 197 km from Madison. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, among others, in Chicago.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Madison, including Bus, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Madison takes 132 km and will cost you around €37. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about €39 for a journey of 180 km. The most popular bus station is Madison University of Wisconsin, located 0.1 km from the city centre of Madison. Madison 2899 E Washington Ave is also a commonly used station, and is 6 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Madison
Where to stay in Madison
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison and Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown.
Where to stay in popular areas of Madison
Most booked hotels in Madison
Hiring a car in Madison
Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Madison is the Hertz branch at 4000 International Lane, which is 8 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay €0.97 per litre in Madison (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €11.61 and €15.48. The most frequently booked car type in Madison is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Ford Fusion or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.