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

Manitowoc travel guide

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You're Going to Love Manitowoc

With a population of 33,736, Manitowoc is a must-see destination in Wisconsin, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Manitowoc deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Manitowoc

If you’re looking for affordable options, Holla (603 York St) and Courthouse Pub (1001 S 8th St) are great picks.

When to visit Manitowoc

Manitowoc in January
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Manitowoc in January
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Manitowoc in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Manitowoc, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.

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How to Get to Manitowoc

Plane

Although Manitowoc doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Green Bay Austin-Straubel (GRB), which is located 36 miles from Manitowoc. 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 Manitowoc departs from Denver and takes around 2h 22m.

Car

Another option to get to Manitowoc is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 153 miles from Manitowoc. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Manitowoc.

Plane

Although Manitowoc doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Green Bay Austin-Straubel (GRB), which is located 36 miles from Manitowoc. 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 Manitowoc departs from Denver and takes around 2h 22m.

Car

Another option to get to Manitowoc is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 153 miles from Manitowoc. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Manitowoc.

Airports near Manitowoc

ATWAppleton Intl
MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
GRBGreen Bay Austin-Straubel

Airlines serving Manitowoc

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,961 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (851 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Manitowoc

Most booked hotels in Manitowoc

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Village Inn on the Lake
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 338 reviews)
$117+
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Harbor Town Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 217 reviews)
$86+
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Lighthouse Inn - Two Rivers
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 866 reviews)
$118+
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AmericInn by Wyndham Manitowoc
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 277 reviews)
$108+
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Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Two Rivers
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 222 reviews)
$130+
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Holiday Inn Manitowoc
3 stars
Good (7.8, 107 reviews)
$126+
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Renting a car in Manitowoc

Renting a car in Manitowoc costs $88 per day, on average, or $176 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Green Bay Austin-Straubel.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Manitowoc (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. The most frequently booked car type in Manitowoc is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Ford Explorer or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Manitowoc costs $88 per day, on average, or $176 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Green Bay Austin-Straubel.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Manitowoc (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. The most frequently booked car type in Manitowoc is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Ford Explorer or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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