Lake Geneva travel guide
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You're Going to Love Lake Geneva
With a population of 7,651, Lake Geneva 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 Lake Geneva to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Lake Geneva
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Grandview Restaurant (N2009 S Lake Shore Dr) and Medusa Grill & Bistro (501 Broad St) are great picks.
When to visit Lake Geneva
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lake Geneva 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 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °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 Lake Geneva, with an average rainfall of 1.5″.
How to Get to Lake Geneva
Plane
Although Lake Geneva doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport (MKE), which is located 37 miles from Lake Geneva. The shortest domestic flight to Lake Geneva departs from Charlotte and takes around 2h.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lake Geneva. The train journey from Lake Geneva to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 05m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Lake Geneva is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 64 miles from Lake Geneva. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lake Geneva, including Bus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Lake Geneva takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 80 miles.
Airlines serving Lake Geneva
Where to stay in Lake Geneva
Average rates range from around $285 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $466 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Lake Geneva
Most booked hotels in Lake Geneva
Renting a car in Lake Geneva
Renting a car in Lake Geneva costs $45 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 46% cheaper than airport locations in Lake Geneva.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Lake Geneva (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.