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

Ankeny travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ankeny

With a population of 45,582, Ankeny is a must-see destination in Iowa, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Ankeny deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Ankeny

If you’re looking for affordable options, District 36 Wine Bar & Grille (1375 SW Vintage Pkwy) and Tavern 180 - Ankeny (1975 N Ankeny Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Ankeny

Ankeny in December
Estimated hotel price
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ankeny in December
Estimated hotel price
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ankeny in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10.4 °F, with an average temperature of 19.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 5″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Ankeny, with an average rainfall of 0.7″.

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How to Get to Ankeny

Plane

When flying to Ankeny, you’ll arrive at Des Moines Airport (DSM), which is located 22 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Ankeny include Air Canada, Frontier and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Ankeny departs from Houston and takes around 2h 11m.

Car

Another option to get to Ankeny is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 306 km from Ankeny. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ankeny, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Chicago, the bus ride to Ankeny takes 692 km and will cost you around $92. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about $224 for a journey of 3581 km.

Plane

When flying to Ankeny, you’ll arrive at Des Moines Airport (DSM), which is located 22 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Ankeny include Air Canada, Frontier and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Ankeny departs from Houston and takes around 2h 11m.

Car

Another option to get to Ankeny is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 306 km from Ankeny. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ankeny, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Chicago, the bus ride to Ankeny takes 692 km and will cost you around $92. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about $224 for a journey of 3581 km.

Airports near Ankeny

ALOWaterloo
DSMDes Moines
CIDCedar Rapids

Airlines serving Ankeny

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,464 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ankeny

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines and Hampton Inn & Suites Ankeny.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ankeny

Most booked hotels in Ankeny

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Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 918 reviews)
$123+
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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 364 reviews)
$166+
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Surety Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 146 reviews)
$142+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Ankeny Ia / Des Moines Ia
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 350 reviews)
$94+
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Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 294 reviews)
$104+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2 stars
Good (7.7, 1312 reviews)
$63+
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Renting a car in Ankeny

Renting a car in Ankeny costs $57 per day, on average, or $114 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Ankeny.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Ankeny (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. Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ankeny, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Ankeny costs $57 per day, on average, or $114 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Ankeny.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Ankeny (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. Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ankeny, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$39/day

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Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$49/day

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