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

Fond du Lac travel guide

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You're Going to Love Fond du Lac

With a population of 43,021, Fond du Lac is a must-see destination in Wisconsin, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Fond du Lac deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Fond du Lac

If you’re looking for affordable options, Cellar District (40 E Division St) and Jazzmine's Brasserie (Hotel Retlaw 1 North Main Street) are great picks.

When to visit Fond du Lac

Fond du Lac in November
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fond du Lac in November
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fond du Lac 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 3.7″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Fond du Lac, with an average rainfall of 1.1″.

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How to Get to Fond du Lac

Plane

Although Fond du Lac doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Appleton Intl (ATW), which is located 34 miles from Fond du Lac. Appleton Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Allegiant Air, United Airlines, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Fond du Lac departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 42m.

Car

Another option to get to Fond du Lac is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 137 miles from Fond du Lac. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Fond du Lac. Fond du Lac’s bus station is located 2 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Fond du Lac doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Appleton Intl (ATW), which is located 34 miles from Fond du Lac. Appleton Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Allegiant Air, United Airlines, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Fond du Lac departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 42m.

Car

Another option to get to Fond du Lac is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 137 miles from Fond du Lac. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Fond du Lac. Fond du Lac’s bus station is located 2 miles from the city center.

Airports near Fond du Lac

ATWAppleton Intl
MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
MSNMadison Truax Field

Airlines serving Fond du Lac

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 Fond du Lac

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Fond du Lac, WI and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fond Du Lac.

Where to stay in popular areas of Fond du Lac

Most booked hotels in Fond du Lac

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Hotel Retlaw, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3 stars
Excellent (9, 231 reviews)
$118+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Fond du Lac, WI
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 264 reviews)
$101+
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Radisson Hotel and Conference Center Fond du Lac
3 stars
Good (7.8, 322 reviews)
$106+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Fond du Lac
2 stars
Good (7.7, 579 reviews)
$68+
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Comfort Inn
2 stars
Good (7.3, 213 reviews)
$90+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fond Du Lac
2 stars
Good (6.6, 415 reviews)
$71+
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Renting a car in Fond du Lac

Renting a car in Fond du Lac costs $66 per day, on average, or $132 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Fond du Lac.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Fond du Lac (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. Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fond du Lac, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Fond du Lac costs $66 per day, on average, or $132 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Fond du Lac.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Fond du Lac (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. Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fond du Lac, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car rental agencies in Fond du Lac

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