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

Oshkosh travel guide

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You're Going to Love Oshkosh

With a population of 66,083, Oshkosh is a must-see destination in Wisconsin, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Oshkosh deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Oshkosh

If you’re looking for affordable options, TJ's Highland Steakhouse (11 W Ripple Ave) and Fox River Brewing Waterfront Restaurant & Brewery (1501 Arboretum Drive) are great picks.

When to visit Oshkosh

Oshkosh in December
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oshkosh in December
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Oshkosh 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 10.4 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Oshkosh, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.

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How to Get to Oshkosh

Plane

Although Oshkosh doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Appleton Intl (ATW), which is located 16 miles from Oshkosh. 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 Oshkosh departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 42m.

Car

Another option to get to Oshkosh is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 155 miles from Oshkosh. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Oshkosh. Oshkosh’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Oshkosh doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Appleton Intl (ATW), which is located 16 miles from Oshkosh. 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 Oshkosh departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 42m.

Car

Another option to get to Oshkosh is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 155 miles from Oshkosh. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Oshkosh. Oshkosh’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Airports near Oshkosh

ATWAppleton Intl
MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
MSNMadison Truax Field

Airlines serving Oshkosh

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 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 (9,243 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)
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Where to stay in Oshkosh

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include AmericInn by Wyndham Oshkosh and Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oshkosh, An IHG Hotel. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Oshkosh, with prices from $86 to $170 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Oshkosh are about 408% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Oshkosh by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Oshkosh

Most booked hotels in Oshkosh

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Oshkosh Marriott Waterfront Hotel & Convention Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 58 reviews)
$129+
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Quality Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8, 350 reviews)
$75+
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La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Oshkosh
2 stars
Good (7.9, 661 reviews)
$86+
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Comfort Suites Oshkosh
2 stars
Good (7.7, 310 reviews)
$110+
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Baymont by Wyndham Oshkosh Airport
2 stars
Okay (5.2, 151 reviews)
$90+
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Motel 6 Oshkosh
2 stars
Okay (5.2, 467 reviews)
$75+
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Renting a car in Oshkosh

Renting a car in Oshkosh costs $80 per day, on average, or $160 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Oshkosh.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Oshkosh (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. Standard (Dodge Journey or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Oshkosh, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Oshkosh costs $80 per day, on average, or $160 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Oshkosh.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Oshkosh (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. Standard (Dodge Journey or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Oshkosh, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car rental agencies in Oshkosh

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