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
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel
Altoona in January
Estimated hotel price
$135
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.

Plane

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

Airports near Altoona

ALOWaterloo
DSMDes Moines
CIDCedar Rapids

Airlines serving Altoona

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,367 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,820 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,865 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,473 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,287 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,680 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,352 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,144 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,285 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,363 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (893 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,101 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,505 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,805 reviews)
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Where to stay in Altoona

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

Where to stay in popular areas of Altoona

Most booked hotels in Altoona

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$125+
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Ramada by Wyndham Des Moines Tropics Resort & Conference Ctr
3 stars
Okay (5.1, Okay reviews)
$133+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Des Moines
2 stars
Mediocre (3.6, Mediocre reviews)
$109+
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Hiring a car in Altoona

Expect to pay $1.55 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 $18.58 and $24.78.

Expect to pay $1.55 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 $18.58 and $24.78.

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