Introduction
What to do
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.

When to visit Manitowoc

Manitowoc in December
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Manitowoc in December
Estimated hotel price
$106
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 Delta, United Airlines, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Manitowoc departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 08m.

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.

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 Delta, United Airlines, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Manitowoc departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 08m.

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.

Airports near Manitowoc

ATWAppleton Intl
MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
GRBGreen Bay Austin-Straubel

Airlines serving Manitowoc

Lufthansa
Good (8,038 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,526 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,028 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,396 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,411 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,224 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,596 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,780 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,576 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,809 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,129 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,402 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,469 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,982 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,531 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,912 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,920 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,598 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
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Where to stay in Manitowoc

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include AmericInn by Wyndham Manitowoc and The Inn on Maritime Bay, an Ascend Collection Hotel.

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 (8.5, 391 reviews)
$91+
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Lighthouse Inn on Lake Michigan
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 944 reviews)
$107+
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Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Two Rivers
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 266 reviews)
$132+
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Harbor Town Inn, BW Signature Collection
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 342 reviews)
$88+
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AmericInn by Wyndham Manitowoc
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 316 reviews)
$98+
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Holiday Inn Manitowoc By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.7, 107 reviews)
$110+
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Renting a car in Manitowoc

Renting a car in Manitowoc 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 25% cheaper than airport locations in Manitowoc.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92.

Renting a car in Manitowoc 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 25% cheaper than airport locations in Manitowoc.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92.

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