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 27 km 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 Boston and takes around 2h.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Stow. The train journey from Stow to Syracuse takes 5h 48m and costs around $64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $66 for a 7h 08m 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 Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stow using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Baltimore, the bus ride to Stow takes 813 km and will cost you around $99. From Boston, the ticket costs about $140 for a journey of 2060 km.

Plane

Although Stow doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Akron/Canton (CAK), which is located 27 km 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 Boston and takes around 2h.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Stow. The train journey from Stow to Syracuse takes 5h 48m and costs around $64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $66 for a 7h 08m 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 Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stow using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Baltimore, the bus ride to Stow takes 813 km and will cost you around $99. From Boston, the ticket costs about $140 for a journey of 2060 km.

Airlines serving Stow

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,585 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,936 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,726 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 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, 589 reviews)
$155+
Home2 Suites by Hilton Stow Akron
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 230 reviews)
$153+
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Akron Stow
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 167 reviews)
$115+
Staybridge Suites Akron-Stow-Cuyahoga Falls
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 235 reviews)
$132+
Sheraton Suites Akron Cuyahoga Falls
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 231 reviews)
$223+
Hampton Inn Stow
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 292 reviews)
$136+

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.