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

Cedar Rapids travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cedar Rapids

With a population of 126,326, Cedar Rapids is a must-see destination in Iowa, 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 Cedar Rapids has to offer.

Activities & attractions in Cedar Rapids

Summer NASCAR Weekly Racing + Special Racing Events
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Where to Eat in Cedar Rapids

If you’re looking for affordable options, Midtown Reserve (319 7th St SE) and 30hop Cedar Rapids (951 Blairs Ferry Rd NE) are great picks.

When to visit Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids in January
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cedar Rapids in January
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cedar Rapids in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °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 4.9″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Cedar Rapids, with an average rainfall of 0.9″.

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How to Get to Cedar Rapids

Plane

When flying to Cedar Rapids, you’ll arrive at Cedar Rapids (CID), which is located 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Cedar Rapids include American Airlines, United Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Cedar Rapids departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 34m.

Car

Another option to get to Cedar Rapids is to pick up a car rental from Madison, which is about 136 miles from Cedar Rapids. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Madison.

Plane

When flying to Cedar Rapids, you’ll arrive at Cedar Rapids (CID), which is located 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Cedar Rapids include American Airlines, United Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Cedar Rapids departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 34m.

Car

Another option to get to Cedar Rapids is to pick up a car rental from Madison, which is about 136 miles from Cedar Rapids. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Madison.

Airports near Cedar Rapids

ALOWaterloo
MLIMoline Quad-City
CIDCedar Rapids

Airlines serving Cedar Rapids

Lufthansa
Good (8,278 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,264 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,663 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,721 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,683 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,382 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,774 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,080 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,554 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,842 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,974 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,438 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,553 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,325 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,112 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cedar Rapids

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn & Suites Cedar Rapids Cid Eastern Iowa Airport and Comfort Inn and Suites Cedar Rapids North - Collins Road.

Most popular hotel in Cedar Rapids by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Cedar Rapids

Most booked hotels in Cedar Rapids

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DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 330 reviews)
$179+
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Cedar Rapids Marion
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 96 reviews)
$170+
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AmericInn by Wyndham Cedar Rapids Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 295 reviews)
$106+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Rapids Air
3 stars
Good (7.6, 1102 reviews)
$106+
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Sleep Inn Marion - Cedar Rapids
2 stars
Good (7.2, 428 reviews)
$111+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cedar Rapids
2 stars
Good (6.8, 713 reviews)
$98+
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Renting a car in Cedar Rapids

Renting a car in Cedar Rapids costs $64 per day, on average, or $256 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Dollar and Alamo are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Cedar Rapids is the Dollar branch at 2121 Wright Brothers Blvd West, which is 9 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Cedar Rapids.

Expect to pay $4.66 per gallon in Cedar Rapids (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in Cedar Rapids is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Open Air All Terrain or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cedar Rapids costs $64 per day, on average, or $256 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Dollar and Alamo are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Cedar Rapids is the Dollar branch at 2121 Wright Brothers Blvd West, which is 9 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Cedar Rapids.

Expect to pay $4.66 per gallon in Cedar Rapids (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in Cedar Rapids is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Open Air All Terrain or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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2 Adults, 2 Bags

$32/day

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$40/day

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