Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Akron travel guide

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You're Going to Love Akron

With a population of 199,110, Akron is a must-see destination in Ohio, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Akron has to offer.

Where to Eat in Akron

If you’re looking for affordable options, Dean Martin's Lanning's (826 N Cleveland Massillon Rd) and Papa Joe's/Iacomini's (1561 Akron-Peninsula Road) are great picks.

When to visit Akron

Akron in January
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel
Akron in January
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Akron in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Akron, with an average rainfall of 2.3″.

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How to Get to Akron

Plane

When flying to Akron, you’ll arrive at Akron/Canton (CAK), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Akron include Breeze Airways, Allegiant Air and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Akron departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 45m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Akron, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Akron to Chicago takes 7h 08m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $69 for a 10h 56m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Akron is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 117 miles from Akron. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Akron’s bus station is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Akron, you’ll arrive at Akron/Canton (CAK), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Akron include Breeze Airways, Allegiant Air and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Akron departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 45m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Akron, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Akron to Chicago takes 7h 08m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $69 for a 10h 56m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Akron is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 117 miles from Akron. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Akron’s bus station is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Airports near Akron

PITPittsburgh
CAKAkron/Canton
CLECleveland Hopkins Intl

Airlines serving Akron

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,555 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,496 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,031 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,778 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,003 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,410 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,560 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,243 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,053 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (889 reviews)
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Where to stay in Akron

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Akron-South and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Akron Fairlawn. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Akron, with prices from $34 to $170 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Akron are about 135% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Akron

Most booked hotels in Akron

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Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 646 reviews)
$112+
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Courtyard by Marriott Akron Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 328 reviews)
$146+
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Sheraton Suites Akron Cuyahoga Falls
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 291 reviews)
$210+
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Comfort Inn & Suites Cuyahoga Falls - Akron
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1043 reviews)
$77+
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Hilton Garden Inn Akron
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 531 reviews)
$117+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Akron Fairlawn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 484 reviews)
$94+
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Renting a car in Akron

Renting a car in Akron costs $41 per day, on average, or $163 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 49% cheaper than airport locations in Akron.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Akron (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Akron is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Akron costs $41 per day, on average, or $163 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 49% cheaper than airport locations in Akron.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Akron (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Akron is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Akron

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$31/day

Intermediate

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$33/day

Economy
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