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.
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.
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″.
When flying to Appleton, you’ll arrive at Appleton Intl (ATW), which is located 8 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Appleton include United Airlines, American Airlines and Allegiant Air. The shortest domestic flight to Appleton departs from New York and takes around 2h 45m.
Another option to get to Appleton is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 273 km from Appleton. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.
Appleton’s bus station is located 0.8 km from the city center.
Renting a car in Appleton costs $74 per day, on average, or $148 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 8 km from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Appleton Intl.
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. 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, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.