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.

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 American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Stow departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Stow. The train journey from Stow to Erie takes 1h 37m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Pittsburgh, expect to pay about $63 for a 2h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Stow is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 187 km from Stow. You’ll find branches of Turo and Budget, 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 306 km and will cost you around $28. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $45 for a journey of 748 km.

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 American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Stow departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Stow. The train journey from Stow to Erie takes 1h 37m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Pittsburgh, expect to pay about $63 for a 2h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Stow is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 187 km from Stow. You’ll find branches of Turo and Budget, 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 306 km and will cost you around $28. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $45 for a journey of 748 km.

Airlines serving Stow

Lufthansa
Good (4,685 reviews)
KLM
Good (838 reviews)
SWISS
Good (953 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,651 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,239 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,574 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,420 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,992 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,018 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (860 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (931 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,171 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,775 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (412 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, 594 reviews)
$155+
Home2 Suites by Hilton Stow Akron
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 230 reviews)
$138+
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Akron Stow
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 170 reviews)
$114+
Staybridge Suites Akron-Stow-Cuyahoga Falls
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 240 reviews)
$132+
Sheraton Suites Akron Cuyahoga Falls
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 235 reviews)
$224+
Hampton Inn Stow
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 291 reviews)
$143+

Renting a car in Stow

Renting a car in Stow costs $82 per day, on average, or $163 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Cleveland Hopkins Intl.

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 $82 per day, on average, or $163 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Cleveland Hopkins Intl.

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.