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 Dixie Quicks (157 W Broadway) are great picks.
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 Air Canada, Copa Airlines and Frontier. The shortest domestic flight to Council Bluffs departs from Dallas and takes around 1h 45m.
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 $76 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $86 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 Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Kansas City.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Council Bluffs, including Bus, Megabus and Tornado Bus.
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 $49 per day, on average, or $98 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 36% cheaper than airport locations in Council Bluffs.
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Council Bluffs is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Council Bluffs
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$78/day
Full-size
5 Adults, 2 Bags
$80/day