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How to get there
Where to stay
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Boone travel guide

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You're Going to Love Boone

With a population of 12,661, Boone is a must-see destination in Iowa, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Boone deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Boone

Boone in February
Estimated hotel price
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Boone in February
Estimated hotel price
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Boone 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 8.6 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °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 Boone, with an average rainfall of 1.1″.

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How to Get to Boone

Plane

Although Boone doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Fort Dodge (FOD), which is located 38 miles from Boone. Waterloo is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Qatar Airways, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Boone departs from Houston and takes around 2h 11m.

Car

Another option to get to Boone is to pick up a car rental from Omaha, which is about 120 miles from Boone. You’ll find branches of Payless and Turo, among others, in Omaha.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Boone, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Chicago, the bus ride to Boone takes 430 miles and will cost you around $92. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about $224 for a journey of 2225 miles.

Plane

Although Boone doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Fort Dodge (FOD), which is located 38 miles from Boone. Waterloo is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Qatar Airways, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Boone departs from Houston and takes around 2h 11m.

Car

Another option to get to Boone is to pick up a car rental from Omaha, which is about 120 miles from Boone. You’ll find branches of Payless and Turo, among others, in Omaha.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Boone, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Chicago, the bus ride to Boone takes 430 miles and will cost you around $92. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about $224 for a journey of 2225 miles.

Airports near Boone

ALOWaterloo
FODFort Dodge
DSMDes Moines

Airlines serving Boone

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 Boone

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Baymont by Wyndham Boone and American Inn & Suites.

Where to stay in popular areas of Boone

Most booked hotels in Boone

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Gateway Hotel and Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 485 reviews)
$130+
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Sleep Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 388 reviews)
$76+
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Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boone
2 stars
Good (7.9, 134 reviews)
$123+
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AmericInn by Wyndham Ames
2 stars
Good (7.7, 551 reviews)
$65+
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American Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (7.7, 21 reviews)
$82+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA
2 stars
Good (7.4, 383 reviews)
$88+
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Renting a car in Boone

Renting a car in Boone costs $107 per day, on average, or $213 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 32% more expensive than at Des Moines.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Boone (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.

Renting a car in Boone costs $107 per day, on average, or $213 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 32% more expensive than at Des Moines.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Boone (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.

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