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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Altoona to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Altoona
If you’re looking for affordable options, Johnny's Italian Steakhouse - Altoona (550 Bass Pro Drive NW) and AJ's Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows Casino (One Prairie Meadows Drive) are great picks.
When to visit Altoona
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 center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Altoona include Air Canada, Frontier and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Altoona departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 39m.
Car
Another option to get to Altoona is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 187 miles from Altoona. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Sixt, among others, in Kansas City.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Altoona, including Greyhound, Bus and Megabus. From Lincoln, the bus ride to Altoona takes 230 miles and will cost you around $154. From Minneapolis, the ticket costs about $125 for a journey of 300 miles.
Airlines serving Altoona
Where to stay in popular areas of Altoona
Most booked hotels in Altoona
Renting a car in Altoona
Renting a car in Altoona costs $64 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Altoona.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Altoona (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.