Stow travel guide

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You're Going to Love Stow

With a population of 34,837, Stow is a must-see destination in Ohio, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Stow deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Stow

If you’re looking for affordable options, TGI FRIDAYS - Stow (4300 Lakepoint Corporate Dr) and La Shish Grill (3226 Kent Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Stow

Stow in February
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stow in February
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Stow

Plane

Although Stow doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Akron/Canton (CAK), which is located 17 miles from Stow. Pittsburgh Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, ITA Airways, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Stow departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 29m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Stow. The train journey from Stow to Chicago takes 7h 08m and costs around $66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $116 for a 10h 48m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Stow is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 116 miles from Stow. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stow, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Detroit, the bus ride to Stow takes 190 miles and will cost you around $28. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $127 for a journey of 465 miles.

Plane

Although Stow doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Akron/Canton (CAK), which is located 17 miles from Stow. Pittsburgh Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, ITA Airways, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Stow departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 29m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Stow. The train journey from Stow to Chicago takes 7h 08m and costs around $66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $116 for a 10h 48m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Stow is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 116 miles from Stow. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stow, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Detroit, the bus ride to Stow takes 190 miles and will cost you around $28. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $127 for a journey of 465 miles.

Airlines serving Stow

Lufthansa
Good (4,698 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,966 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,963 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,167 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,724 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Stow

Most booked hotels in Stow

Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 590 reviews)
$150+
Home2 Suites by Hilton Stow Akron
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 229 reviews)
$152+
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Akron Stow
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 169 reviews)
$114+
Staybridge Suites Akron-Stow-Cuyahoga Falls
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 237 reviews)
$132+
Sheraton Suites Akron Cuyahoga Falls
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 234 reviews)
$223+
Hampton Inn Stow
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 292 reviews)
$135+

Renting a car in Stow

Renting a car in Stow costs $51 per day, on average, or $102 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 34% cheaper than airport locations in Stow.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Stow (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 Stow is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa Note or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Stow costs $51 per day, on average, or $102 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 34% cheaper than airport locations in Stow.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Stow (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 Stow is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa Note or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.