Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Altoona travel guide

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You're Going to Love Altoona

With a population of 14,541, Altoona is a must-see destination in Iowa, United States.

When to visit Altoona

Altoona in January
Estimated hotel price
$177
1 night at 3-star hotel
Altoona in January
Estimated hotel price
$177
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Altoona

Plane

When flying to Altoona, you’ll arrive at Des Moines Airport (DSM), which is located 20 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Altoona is to pick up a car hire from Kansas City, which is about 301 km from Altoona. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Dollar, among others, in Kansas City.

Plane

When flying to Altoona, you’ll arrive at Des Moines Airport (DSM), which is located 20 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Altoona is to pick up a car hire from Kansas City, which is about 301 km from Altoona. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Dollar, among others, in Kansas City.

Airports near Altoona

ALOWaterloo
DSMDes Moines
CIDCedar Rapids

Airlines serving Altoona

Lufthansa
Good (8,227 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,578 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,229 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,570 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,250 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,659 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,214 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,635 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,932 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,549 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,464 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,315 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,985 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,914 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,601 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,220 reviews)
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Where to stay in Altoona

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Inn and Suites Altoona - Des Moines and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Altoona.

Where to stay in popular areas of Altoona

Most booked hotels in Altoona

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$146+
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Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$212+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$123+
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AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$101+
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Ramada by Wyndham Des Moines Tropics Resort & Conference Ctr
3 stars
Okay (5.2, Okay reviews)
$122+
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Hiring a car in Altoona

Expect to pay $2.07 per litre in Altoona (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $24.79 and $33.05.

Expect to pay $2.07 per litre in Altoona (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $24.79 and $33.05.