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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Akron has to offer.

Where to Eat in Akron

If you’re looking for affordable options, Crave - Akron (57 E Market St 0) and Bricco - Downtown Akron (1 West Exchange St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Tea Lady (35 South Main Street) and Lagos- at Portage Lakes (530 Portage Lakes Drive) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Akron.

When to visit Akron

Akron in November
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Akron in November
Estimated hotel price
$108
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 Allegiant Air, American Airlines and Avianca. The shortest domestic flight to Akron departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 43m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Akron. The train journey from Akron to Chicago takes 7h 08m and costs around $59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $85 for a 12h 13m 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 Allegiant Air, American Airlines and Avianca. The shortest domestic flight to Akron departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 43m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Akron. The train journey from Akron to Chicago takes 7h 08m and costs around $59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $85 for a 12h 13m 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,156 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,363 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,030 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,964 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,632 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,853 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,778 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,810 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (804 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,273 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,591 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (355 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,246 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,292 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,895 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,212 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,310 reviews)
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Where to stay in Akron

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Akron, with prices from $34 to $230 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Akron are about 109% 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 (8.8, 618 reviews)
$145+
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Courtyard by Marriott Akron Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 317 reviews)
$160+
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Comfort Inn & Suites Cuyahoga Falls - Akron
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 964 reviews)
$120+
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Hilton Garden Inn Akron
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 517 reviews)
$161+
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Best Western Plus North Canton Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1105 reviews)
$102+
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Sheraton Suites Akron Cuyahoga Falls
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 290 reviews)
$224+
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Renting a car in Akron

Renting a car in Akron costs $56 per day, on average, or $168 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Akron.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Akron is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Akron costs $56 per day, on average, or $168 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Akron.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Akron is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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