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. Cedar Rapids deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Cedar Rapids
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Class Act (7725 Kirkwood Blvd SW) and Popoli Ristorante & Sullivan's Bar (101 3rd Avenue) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Bari Italian (450 1st St SW Unit 103) and LP - Street Food (302 3rd Ave SW) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Cedar Rapids.
When to visit Cedar Rapids
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″.
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 Frontier, American Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Cedar Rapids departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 41m.
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 Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Madison.
Bus
Cedar Rapids’s bus station is located 9 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Cedar Rapids
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.
Where to stay in popular areas of Cedar Rapids
Most booked hotels in Cedar Rapids
Renting a car in Cedar Rapids
Renting a car in Cedar Rapids costs $53 per day, on average, or $106 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Cedar Rapids is the Hertz branch at 2121 Wright Brothers Blvd W., which is 8 miles from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Cedar Rapids.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Cedar Rapids is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Cedar Rapids
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$22/day
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$23/day