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

West Bend travel guide

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You're Going to Love West Bend

With a population of 31,078, West Bend is a must-see destination in Wisconsin, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything West Bend has to offer.

When to visit West Bend

West Bend in January
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
West Bend in January
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to West Bend in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °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 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 19.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in West Bend, with an average rainfall of 1.4″.

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How to Get to West Bend

Plane

Although West Bend doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport (MKE), which is located 36 miles from West Bend. 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 West Bend departs from Las Vegas and takes around 3h 29m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to West Bend. The train journey from West Bend to Chicago takes 1h 13m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Spokane, expect to pay about $268 for a 35h 42m trip.

Car

Another option to get to West Bend is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 111 miles from West Bend. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to West Bend, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Chicago, the bus ride to West Bend takes 85 miles and will cost you around $39. From Appleton, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 165 miles.

Plane

Although West Bend doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport (MKE), which is located 36 miles from West Bend. 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 West Bend departs from Las Vegas and takes around 3h 29m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to West Bend. The train journey from West Bend to Chicago takes 1h 13m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Spokane, expect to pay about $268 for a 35h 42m trip.

Car

Another option to get to West Bend is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 111 miles from West Bend. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to West Bend, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Chicago, the bus ride to West Bend takes 85 miles and will cost you around $39. From Appleton, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near West Bend

ATWAppleton Intl
MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
MSNMadison Truax Field

Airlines serving West Bend

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 West Bend

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Inn & Suites and AmericInn by Wyndham West Bend.

Where to stay in popular areas of West Bend

Most booked hotels in West Bend

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Hampton Inn & Suites West Bend
3 stars
Excellent (9, 170 reviews)
$140+
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Comfort Inn & Suites Jackson - West Bend
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 202 reviews)
$90+
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AmericInn by Wyndham West Bend
2 stars
Good (7.7, 233 reviews)
$91+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, West Bend, WI
2 stars
Good (7.3, 369 reviews)
$86+
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Isadoras Bed and Breakfast
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$0+
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Quality Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (6.5, 307 reviews)
$76+
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Renting a car in West Bend

Renting a car in West Bend costs $116 per day, on average, or $349 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 54% more expensive than at Milwaukee-Mitchell.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in West Bend (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 West Bend is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in West Bend costs $116 per day, on average, or $349 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 54% more expensive than at Milwaukee-Mitchell.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in West Bend (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 West Bend is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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