Sturgeon Bay travel guide

Sturgeon Bay Tourism | Sturgeon Bay Guide

You're Going to Love Sturgeon Bay

With a population of 9,144, Sturgeon Bay is a must-see destination in Wisconsin, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Sturgeon Bay deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Sturgeon Bay

If you’re looking for affordable options, CRATE Sushi & Seafood (136 N 3rd Ave) and Nightingale Supper Club (1541 Egg Harbor Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Sturgeon Bay

Sturgeon Bay in November
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sturgeon Bay in November
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sturgeon Bay in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °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 10.4 °F, with an average temperature of 19.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3.1″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Sturgeon Bay, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.

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How to Get to Sturgeon Bay

Plane

Although Sturgeon Bay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Green Bay Austin-Straubel (GRB), which is located 44 miles from Sturgeon Bay. Traverse City Cherry Capital is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Sturgeon Bay departs from Phoenix and takes around 5h 21m.

Car

Another option to get to Sturgeon Bay is to pick up a car rental from Milwaukee, which is about 127 miles from Sturgeon Bay. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Milwaukee.

Plane

Although Sturgeon Bay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Green Bay Austin-Straubel (GRB), which is located 44 miles from Sturgeon Bay. Traverse City Cherry Capital is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Sturgeon Bay departs from Phoenix and takes around 5h 21m.

Car

Another option to get to Sturgeon Bay is to pick up a car rental from Milwaukee, which is about 127 miles from Sturgeon Bay. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Milwaukee.

Airlines serving Sturgeon Bay

Lufthansa
Good (4,666 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,541 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,467 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,654 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (773 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,352 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,329 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (811 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (32 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (778 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,794 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (137 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (504 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,928 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sturgeon Bay

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include AmericInn by Wyndham Sturgeon Bay and Best Western Maritime Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sturgeon Bay

Most booked hotels in Sturgeon Bay

AmericInn by Wyndham Sturgeon Bay
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 329 reviews)
$143+
Beach Harbor Resort
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 235 reviews)
$115+
Best Western Maritime Inn
2 stars
Good (7.7, 489 reviews)
$113+
The Lodge at Leathem Smith
3 stars
Good (7.5, 943 reviews)
$188+
Super 8 by Wyndham Sturgeon Bay
2 stars
Good (6.2, 43 reviews)
$91+
Quality Inn & Suites
2 stars
Okay (4.8, 30 reviews)
$80+

Renting a car in Sturgeon Bay

Renting a car in Sturgeon Bay costs $43 per day, on average, or $86 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 69% cheaper than airport locations in Sturgeon Bay.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Sturgeon Bay (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.

Renting a car in Sturgeon Bay costs $43 per day, on average, or $86 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 69% cheaper than airport locations in Sturgeon Bay.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Sturgeon Bay (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.