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.

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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 November
Estimated hotel price
€94
1 night at 3-star hotel
La Crosse in November
Estimated hotel price
€94
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 50m.

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.

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 50m.

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.

Airports near La Crosse

Airlines serving La Crosse

KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,229 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,601 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,664 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,234 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,460 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,086 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,448 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (315 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (677 reviews)
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Where to stay in La Crosse

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Welch Motel and Gundersen Hotel & Suites.

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)
€113+
Radisson Hotel La Crosse
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€103+
Country Inn And Suites by Radisson La Crosse, WI
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€74+
Super 8 by Wyndham La Crosse
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
€57+
Quality Inn
2 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
€57+

Hiring a car in La Crosse

Expect to pay €1.09 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 €12.98 and €17.30. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in La Crosse, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay €1.09 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 €12.98 and €17.30. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in La Crosse, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.