There isn't a national rental chain branch in Black River Falls. For a lot of Jackson County residents, the reflex is to drive 45 minutes to an hour to a chain counter in La Crosse or Eau Claire — and then drive back. Before you spend two hours of your day on that round trip, here's the local option sitting right off I-94.

What you get renting local

  • A direct phone line. Call or text 715-396-1466 and you reach our lot on Highway 54 — not a call center.
  • Flat published rates. Intermediate cars from $55/day, full-size from $65/day, SUV/AWD from $80/day. No airport concession fees, no surge pricing.
  • Vans the chains don't carry. Our 15-passenger van and 7-passenger minivan are here year-round.
  • Unlimited miles on every weekly rental. Seven days or more, drive as much as you need.

The full side-by-side is on our Rent Local, Not Chain page.

The hidden cost of the chain trip

Driving to La Crosse or Eau Claire to pick up a rental means someone has to drive you there, or you leave your own car in their lot. Then you do it again at return. That's roughly 100–120 round-trip miles and two hours — twice. For a weekend rental, the drive can eat more time than the trip itself.

When you're flying in or out

If you're flying through La Crosse Regional (LSE) or Chippewa Valley Regional in Eau Claire, an airport counter can make sense for the flight day. But if you live here and need a vehicle for a week of family visits, hunting season, or a car in the shop, renting from Black River Falls keeps the whole trip local. Call us and we'll talk through the logistics for your situation.

Heading to La Crosse or Eau Claire anyway?

Tournament in La Crosse? Concert or game in Eau Claire? Rent here, drive there. A La Crosse day trip in a full-size car runs $65 on the local rate, and a team van run is about $146 all-in.

Family-owned since 1983, open Monday–Friday 8–5 and Saturday 8–noon. Call or text 715-396-1466.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Riverside Auto Rental at N5856 WI-54 has been renting cars, SUVs, minivans, and 15-passenger vans in Black River Falls since 1983.

The nearest national chain locations are in La Crosse and Eau Claire, typically 45 to 60 minutes away.

Yes. Our 15-passenger van in Black River Falls is $135/day plus $0.10/mile, or $750/week with unlimited miles. Most chains no longer rent them to consumers.

No. Our rates are flat and published, with no airport concession fees or surge pricing.

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Keep it local. Keep your Saturday.

One call to a real person, and your rental's ready on Highway 54.

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