West Des Moines travel guide
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You're Going to Love West Des Moines
With a population of 56,609, West Des Moines is a must-see destination in Iowa, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. West Des Moines deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in West Des Moines
If you’re looking for affordable options, Blu Toro (5585 Mills Civic Pkwy) and Johnny's Italian Steakhouse - Jordan Creek (6075 Mills Civic Pkwy) are great picks.
When to visit West Des Moines
How to Get to West Des Moines
Plane
When flying to West Des Moines, you’ll arrive at Des Moines Airport (DSM), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to West Des Moines include Air Canada, Frontier and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to West Des Moines departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 39m.
Car
Another option to get to West Des Moines is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 179 miles from West Des Moines. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Sixt, among others, in Kansas City.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to West Des Moines, including Greyhound, Bus and Megabus. From Lincoln, the bus ride to West Des Moines takes 230 miles and will cost you around $154. From Minneapolis, the ticket costs about $125 for a journey of 300 miles.
Airlines serving West Des Moines
Where to stay in popular areas of West Des Moines
Most booked hotels in West Des Moines
Renting a car in West Des Moines
Renting a car in West Des Moines costs $58 per day, on average, or $115 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 13% cheaper than airport locations in West Des Moines.
Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in West Des Moines (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in West Des Moines is Full-size (Class Full-size Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in West Des Moines
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$51/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$53/day