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

La Crosse travel guide

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You're Going to Love La Crosse

With a population of 51,320, La Crosse is a must-see destination in Wisconsin, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything La Crosse has to offer.

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Where to Eat in La Crosse

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Charmant Restaurant (101 State St) and The Waterfront Restaurant and Tavern (328 Front St South) are great picks.

When to visit La Crosse

La Crosse in March
Estimated hotel price
€95
1 night at 3-star hotel
La Crosse in March
Estimated hotel price
€95
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to La Crosse 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 -13 °C, with an average temperature of -8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 109 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in La Crosse, with an average rainfall of 28 mm.

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How to Get to La Crosse

Plane

When flying to La Crosse, you’ll arrive at La Crosse (LSE), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to La Crosse from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 17h 54m.

Train

The train station in La Crosse is called La Crosse, and is located 4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to La Crosse is to pick up a car hire from Minneapolis, which is about 207 km from La Crosse. You’ll find branches of Avis and Dollar, among others, in Minneapolis.

Bus

The most popular bus station is La Crosse 314 Jay St, located 1.5 km from the city centre of La Crosse. La Crosse University of Wisconsin is also a commonly used station, and is 1.8 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to La Crosse, you’ll arrive at La Crosse (LSE), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to La Crosse from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 17h 54m.

Train

The train station in La Crosse is called La Crosse, and is located 4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to La Crosse is to pick up a car hire from Minneapolis, which is about 207 km from La Crosse. You’ll find branches of Avis and Dollar, among others, in Minneapolis.

Bus

The most popular bus station is La Crosse 314 Jay St, located 1.5 km from the city centre of La Crosse. La Crosse University of Wisconsin is also a commonly used station, and is 1.8 km from the city centre.

Airports near La Crosse

RSTRochester
EAUEau Claire
LSELa Crosse

Airlines serving La Crosse

KLM
Good (1,512 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,937 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,465 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,204 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,580 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,216 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (688 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (336 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,328 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,681 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (638 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (707 reviews)
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Where to stay in La Crosse

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Gundersen Hotel & Suites and GrandStay Hotel & Suites La Crosse.

Where to stay in popular areas of La Crosse

Most booked hotels in La Crosse

Hampton Inn & Suites La Crosse/Downtown, WI
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
€95+
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The Charmant Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
€138+
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Radisson Hotel La Crosse
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€73+
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GrandStay Hotel & Suites La Crosse
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€87+
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Country Inn And Suites by Radisson La Crosse, WI
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€66+
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Super 8 by Wyndham La Crosse
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
€43+
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Hiring a car in La Crosse

Expect to pay €1.00 per litre in La Crosse (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €11.91 and €15.87. The most frequently booked car type in La Crosse is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.00 per litre in La Crosse (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €11.91 and €15.87. The most frequently booked car type in La Crosse is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in La Crosse

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Alamo

Alamo

Hertz

Hertz
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