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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 15 km 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 32m.

Plane

When flying to Cedar Rapids, you’ll arrive at Cedar Rapids (CID), which is located 15 km 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 32m.

Airports near Cedar Rapids

ALOWaterloo
MLIMoline Quad-City
CIDCedar Rapids

Airlines serving Cedar Rapids

Lufthansa
Good (8,140 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,541 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,121 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,473 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,626 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,998 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,628 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,347 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,420 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,665 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,524 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,791 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,475 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,957 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,670 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,258 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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Avid Hotel Cedar Rapids South - Arpt Area By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (9, 375 reviews)
$160+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 330 reviews)
$206+
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Cedar Rapids Marion
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 95 reviews)
$128+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Rapids Air
3 stars
Good (7.6, 1062 reviews)
$110+
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Sleep Inn Marion - Cedar Rapids
2 stars
Good (7.4, 413 reviews)
$121+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cedar Rapids
2 stars
Good (6.8, 688 reviews)
$120+
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Renting a car in Cedar Rapids

Renting a car in Cedar Rapids costs $74 per day, on average, or $296 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 14 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Cedar Rapids.

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.51 and $66.02. Full-size (Kia Optima or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cedar Rapids, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Cedar Rapids costs $74 per day, on average, or $296 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 14 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Cedar Rapids.

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.51 and $66.02. Full-size (Kia Optima or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cedar Rapids, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Cedar Rapids

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$48/day

Economy

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$48/day

Intermediate
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