With a population of 17,736, Onalaska 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 Onalaska to see all of its attractions.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Onalaska in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6.8 °F, with an average temperature of 15.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.2″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Onalaska, with an average rainfall of 1″.
When flying to Onalaska, you’ll arrive at La Crosse (LSE), which is located 1 mile from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Onalaska include American Airlines, British Airways and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Onalaska departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 09m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Onalaska. The train journey from Onalaska to Milwaukee takes 3h 19m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $31 for a 4h 53m trip.
Another option to get to Onalaska is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 125 miles from Onalaska. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Minneapolis.
You can travel by bus to Onalaska using Amtrak or Megabus. From Minneapolis, the bus ride to Onalaska takes 205 miles and will cost you around $114. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 285 miles.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Onalaska (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Onalaska is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda CR-V or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.