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.
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.
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.
When flying to Madison, you’ll arrive at Madison Truax Field (MSN), which is located 9 km from the city centre.
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.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison and Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown.
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.