Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Appleton travel guide

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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.

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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.

When to visit Appleton

Appleton in February
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Appleton in February
Estimated hotel price
$105
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 5 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Appleton include Allegiant Air, United Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Appleton departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 42m.

Car

Another option to get to Appleton is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 169 miles from Appleton. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Appleton. Appleton’s bus station is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Appleton, you’ll arrive at Appleton Intl (ATW), which is located 5 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Appleton include Allegiant Air, United Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Appleton departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 42m.

Car

Another option to get to Appleton is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 169 miles from Appleton. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Appleton. Appleton’s bus station is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Airports near Appleton

ATWAppleton Intl
MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
MSNMadison Truax Field

Airlines serving Appleton

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,250 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,924 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,963 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,464 reviews)
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Where to stay in Appleton

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Appleton, with prices from $59 to $207 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Appleton are about 245% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Appleton by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Appleton

Most booked hotels in Appleton

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Best Western Premier Bridgewood Resort Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 280 reviews)
$148+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Appleton
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 454 reviews)
$122+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Appleton, WI
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 682 reviews)
$119+
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Wingate by Wyndham Appleton
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 602 reviews)
$94+
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Americinn By Wyndham Appleton
2 stars
Good (7.9, 420 reviews)
$82+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Neenah
4 stars
Good (7.9, 367 reviews)
$129+
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Renting a car in Appleton

Renting a car in Appleton costs $67 per day, on average, or $135 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 W6395 Challenger Dr, which is 5 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Appleton.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Appleton, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Appleton costs $67 per day, on average, or $135 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 W6395 Challenger Dr, which is 5 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Appleton.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Appleton, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Appleton

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2 Adults, 2 Bags

$48/day

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$51/day

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