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.

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

Madison in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 502
1 night at 3-star hotel
Madison in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 502
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Madison, including Bus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Madison takes 132 km and will cost you around RM 189. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about RM 198 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.

Plane

When flying to Madison, you’ll arrive at Madison Truax Field (MSN), which is located 9 km from the city centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Madison, including Bus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Madison takes 132 km and will cost you around RM 189. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about RM 198 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

Lufthansa
Good (4,490 reviews)
KLM
Good (824 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,284 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,611 reviews)
Air France
Good (972 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,533 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,460 reviews)
Finnair
Good (898 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (5,279 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (811 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,636 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,449 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (762 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,318 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (437 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (754 reviews)
JAL
Excellent (923 reviews)
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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

Best Western Premier Park Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
RM 675+
The Madison Concourse Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
RM 702+
Hilton Madison Monona Terrace
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
RM 721+
AmericInn by Wyndham Madison West
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 363+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Madison American Center
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
RM 402+

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 RM 4.58 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 RM 54.87 and RM 73.16. The most frequently booked car type in Madison is Supplier choice (Class Special Car 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, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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 RM 4.58 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 RM 54.87 and RM 73.16. The most frequently booked car type in Madison is Supplier choice (Class Special Car 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, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.