Council Bluffs travel guide
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You're Going to Love Council Bluffs
With a population of 62,230, Council Bluffs is a must-see destination in Iowa, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Council Bluffs deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Council Bluffs
If you’re looking for affordable options, 712 Eat + Drink (1851 Madison Ave) and 360 Steakhouse - Harrah's Council Bluffs (1 Harrah's Blvd) are great picks.
Most popular restaurants in Council Bluffs
When to visit Council Bluffs
How to Get to Council Bluffs
Plane
When flying to Council Bluffs, you’ll arrive at Omaha Eppley Airfield Airport (OMA), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Council Bluffs include American Airlines, Delta and WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to Council Bluffs departs from Austin and takes around 2h 05m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Council Bluffs. The train journey from Council Bluffs to Denver takes 8h 55m and costs around $70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $79 for a 9h 09m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Council Bluffs is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 166 miles from Council Bluffs. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Turo, among others, in Kansas City.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Council Bluffs using Megabus or Bus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Council Bluffs takes 570 miles and will cost you around $244. From Denver, the ticket costs about $95 for a journey of 620 miles.
Airlines serving Council Bluffs
Where to stay in popular areas of Council Bluffs
Most booked hotels in Council Bluffs
Renting a car in Council Bluffs
Renting a car in Council Bluffs costs $53 per day, on average, or $106 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 17% cheaper than airport locations in Council Bluffs.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Council Bluffs (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Council Bluffs is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Council Bluffs
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$45/day
Full-size
5 Adults, 2 Bags
$53/day