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

Appleton in March
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Appleton in March
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 United Airlines, Allegiant Air and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Appleton departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 46m.

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 Hertz 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.

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 United Airlines, Allegiant Air and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Appleton departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 46m.

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 Hertz 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,183 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,842 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,833 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,669 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,900 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,239 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,096 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,424 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,190 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,512 reviews)
Frontier
Good (3,579 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (832 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,036 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,900 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,088 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Appleton

Most booked hotels in Appleton

Best Western Premier Bridgewood Resort Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 277 reviews)
$155+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Appleton, WI
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 824 reviews)
$113+
DoubleTree by Hilton Appleton
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 547 reviews)
$115+
Wingate by Wyndham Appleton
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 687 reviews)
$77+
DoubleTree by Hilton Neenah
4 stars
Good (7.9, 370 reviews)
$120+
Hilton Appleton Paper Valley
3 stars
Good (7.6, 439 reviews)
$134+

Renting a car in Appleton

Renting a car in Appleton costs $73 per day, on average, or $146 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 Alamo branch at W6395 Challenger Dr, which is 5 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Appleton.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Appleton is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (RAM Pickup or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Appleton costs $73 per day, on average, or $146 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 Alamo branch at W6395 Challenger Dr, which is 5 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Appleton.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Appleton is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (RAM Pickup or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.