Appleton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Appleton

With a population of 72.623, Appleton is a must-see destination in Wisconsin, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Appleton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Appleton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Fress Restaurant and Bar (511 W College Ave) and Rye Restaurant (308 W College Ave) are great picks.

Most popular restaurants in Appleton

Brewery
Very good (129 reviews)
American
Wonderful (89 reviews)
Fondue
Wonderful (42 reviews)
Brewery
Very good (129 reviews)
American
Wonderful (89 reviews)
Fondue
Wonderful (42 reviews)

When to visit Appleton

Appleton in March
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Appleton in March
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Appleton in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8.6 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Appleton, with an average rainfall of 1.1″.

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How to Get to Appleton

Plane

When flying to Appleton, you’ll arrive at Appleton Intl (ATW), which is located 8 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Appleton include Allegiant Air, American Airlines and Emirates. The shortest domestic flight to Appleton departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 46m.

Car

Another option to get to Appleton is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 273 km from Appleton. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Kyte, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Appleton. Appleton’s bus station is located 0.8 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Appleton, you’ll arrive at Appleton Intl (ATW), which is located 8 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Appleton include Allegiant Air, American Airlines and Emirates. The shortest domestic flight to Appleton departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 46m.

Car

Another option to get to Appleton is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 273 km from Appleton. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Kyte, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Appleton. Appleton’s bus station is located 0.8 km from the city center.

Airlines serving Appleton

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,511 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,609 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,530 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (776 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,346 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (460 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (957 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Appleton

Most booked hotels in Appleton

Best Western Premier Bridgewood Resort Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 203 reviews)
$160+
CopperLeaf Boutique Hotel & Spa, BW Premier Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 322 reviews)
$131+
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites Appleton International Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 178 reviews)
$163+
DoubleTree by Hilton Appleton
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 471 reviews)
$109+
AmericInn by Wyndham Appleton Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 466 reviews)
$83+
Best Western Plus Appleton Airport/Mall Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 498 reviews)
$87+

Renting a car in Appleton

Renting a car in Appleton costs $69 per day, on average, or $138 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Appleton is the Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch at 4500 W College Ave, which is 4 km from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Appleton Intl.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Appleton (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. Mini (Smart Fortwo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Appleton, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Appleton costs $69 per day, on average, or $138 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Appleton is the Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch at 4500 W College Ave, which is 4 km from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Appleton Intl.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Appleton (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. Mini (Smart Fortwo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Appleton, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.