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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 Air New Zealand. The shortest domestic flight to Akron departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 27m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Akron. The train journey from Akron to Chicago takes 6h 05m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $85 for a 10h 48m 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 Dollar, 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 Air New Zealand. The shortest domestic flight to Akron departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 27m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Akron. The train journey from Akron to Chicago takes 6h 05m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $85 for a 10h 48m 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 Dollar, 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 (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,954 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,846 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,287 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,590 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,692 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,366 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,914 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,324 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 $191 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Akron are about 131% 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, 628 reviews)
$131+
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Courtyard by Marriott Akron Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 321 reviews)
$156+
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Comfort Inn & Suites Cuyahoga Falls - Akron
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 975 reviews)
$130+
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Hilton Garden Inn Akron
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 520 reviews)
$161+
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Sheraton Suites Akron Cuyahoga Falls
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 291 reviews)
$218+
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Best Western Plus North Canton Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1114 reviews)
$108+
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Renting a car in Akron

Renting a car in Akron costs $72 per day, on average, or $217 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Cleveland Hopkins Intl.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Akron is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Akron costs $72 per day, on average, or $217 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Cleveland Hopkins Intl.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Akron is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Akron

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$41/day

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