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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 3 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, 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

Cedar Rapids in December
Estimated hotel price
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cedar Rapids in December
Estimated hotel price
$90
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 United Airlines, American Airlines and Finnair. The shortest domestic flight to Cedar Rapids departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 16m.

Bus

Cedar Rapids’s bus station is located 9 miles from the city center.

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 United Airlines, American Airlines and Finnair. The shortest domestic flight to Cedar Rapids departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 16m.

Bus

Cedar Rapids’s bus station is located 9 miles from the city center.

Airports near Cedar Rapids

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CIDCedar Rapids

Airlines serving Cedar Rapids

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,819 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,678 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,351 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,144 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,286 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,363 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,101 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,805 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,718 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,467 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (870 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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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Cedar Rapids Marion
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 82 reviews)
$128+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 315 reviews)
$185+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Rapids Air
2 stars
Good (7.5, 962 reviews)
$97+
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Sleep Inn Marion - Cedar Rapids
2 stars
Good (7.2, 361 reviews)
$77+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cedar Rapids
2 stars
Good (6.9, 639 reviews)
$68+
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Baymont by Wyndham Cedar Rapids
2 stars
Good (6.6, 569 reviews)
$71+
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Renting a car in Cedar Rapids

Renting a car in Cedar Rapids costs $90 per day, on average, or $269 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Dollar 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.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% more expensive than at Cedar Rapids.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Cedar Rapids is Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cedar Rapids costs $90 per day, on average, or $269 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Dollar 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.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% more expensive than at Cedar Rapids.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Cedar Rapids is Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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