Appleton travel guide
Appleton Tourism | Appleton Guide
You're Going to Love Appleton
With a population of 72,623, Appleton is a must-see destination in Wisconsin, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Appleton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Appleton
If you’re looking for affordable options, Fress Restaurant and Bar (511 W College Ave) and Rye Restaurant (308 W College Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Appleton
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Appleton 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 3.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Appleton, with an average rainfall of 1.1″.
How to Get to Appleton
Plane
When flying to Appleton, you’ll arrive at Appleton Intl (ATW), which is located 5 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Appleton include Allegiant Air, American Airlines and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to Appleton departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 45m.
Car
Another option to get to Appleton is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 169 miles from Appleton. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.
Bus
Amtrak operates bus routes to Appleton. Appleton’s bus station is located 0.5 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Appleton
Where to stay in Appleton
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Suites Appleton Airport and Economy Inn.
Where to stay in popular areas of Appleton
Most booked hotels in Appleton
Renting a car in Appleton
Renting a car in Appleton costs $69 per day, on average, or $137 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Appleton is the Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch at 4500 W College Ave, which is 3 miles from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Appleton.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Appleton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Appleton is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (RAM Pickup or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.