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 October
Estimated hotel price
$153
1 night at 3-star hotel
Altoona in October
Estimated hotel price
$153
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 12 miles from the city centre.
Bus
Bus operates bus routes to Altoona.
Airlines serving Altoona
Lufthansa
Good (3,739 reviews)
KLM
Good (697 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,502 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,210 reviews)
Air France
Good (841 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,228 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,326 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,825 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,414 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,098 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (759 reviews)
Finnair
Good (948 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (4,346 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,616 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (366 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (612 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,345 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (829 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (724 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,275 reviews)
Where to stay in Altoona
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Altoona and My Place Hotel-Altoona/Des Moines, Ia.
Where to stay in popular areas of Altoona
Most booked hotels in Altoona
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
$157+
DoubleTree by Hilton Des Moines Airport
$243+
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
$109+
Ramada by Wyndham Des Moines Tropics Resort & Conference Ctr
$119+
Hiring a car in Altoona
Expect to pay $1.81 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 $21.71 and $28.94.