The average price of a 7-day trip to Appleton is $1,680 for a solo traveler, $3,017 for a couple, and $5,657 for a family of 4. Appleton hotels range from $65 to $296 per night with an average of $109, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $720 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Appleton International Airport (ATW) are between $553 and $799 per person for economy flights and $1,735 to $2,507 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $51 to $91 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Appleton, WI, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ATW and stay in a Appleton hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 27th (except the week of May 7th)
- August 13th to October 14th
- October 29th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Appleton is usually early October.
Average Appleton Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Appleton for a week is $1,243-$2,454($178-$351 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $51 to $91 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $394 to $647 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $109 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $159 to $195 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Appleton for a week is $2,312-$4,042($330-$577 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $102 to $182 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $788 to $1,294 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $109 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $159 to $195 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Appleton for a week is $3,988-$7,008($570-$1,001 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $204 to $364 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,576 to $2,588 for economy
Lodging: $164 to $218 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $239 to $312 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Appleton
How cheap can you make a vacation to Appleton? The cheapest trip to Appleton is about $129 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $80 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $56.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Appleton for a week is $905-$1,590($129-$227 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $394 to $647 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Appleton for a week is $1,474-$2,580($211-$369 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $98 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $788 to $1,294 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $65 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Appleton for a week is $2,948-$4,920($421-$703 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $196 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,576 to $2,588 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $130 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $120 to $160 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Appleton cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Appleton Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Appleton.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Appleton for a week is $2,545-$12,644($364-$1,806 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $200 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $879 to $1,740 for first class
Lodging: $147 to $296 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,584 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Appleton for a week is $4,208-$15,784($601-$2,255 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $400 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,758 to $3,480 for first class
Lodging: $147 to $296 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,584 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Appleton for a week is $8,416-$27,764($1,202-$3,966 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $448 to $800 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,516 to $6,960 for first class
Lodging: $294 to $592 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,008 to $2,534 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Appleton Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Appleton is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Appleton due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Appleton Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Appleton hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Appleton.
Flight Costs to Appleton
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $799 average in mid December to a low of $553 in early October. Median flight price is $453. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Appleton our data includes 286 originating airports, and 71 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Appleton from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,957 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Chicago O’Hare International (ORD) in Chicago, IL (the United States) at an average of just $235.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Appleton, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $247, so you can easily save about 45% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Appleton can easily cost $370 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $738 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.