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

Charles City travel guide

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You're Going to Love Charles City

With a population of 7,652, Charles City is a must-see destination in Iowa, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Charles City deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Charles City

Charles City in January
Estimated hotel price
$74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Charles City in January
Estimated hotel price
$74
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Charles City in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °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 4.3″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Charles City, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.

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How to Get to Charles City

Plane

Although Charles City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Rochester (RST), which is located 95 km from Charles City. Rochester is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Charles City departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 27m.

Car

Another option to get to Charles City is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 218 km from Charles City. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Minneapolis.

Plane

Although Charles City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Rochester (RST), which is located 95 km from Charles City. Rochester is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Charles City departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 27m.

Car

Another option to get to Charles City is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 218 km from Charles City. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Minneapolis.

Airports near Charles City

RSTRochester
CIDCedar Rapids
LSELa Crosse

Airlines serving Charles City

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,650 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,015 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,607 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,057 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,690 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,441 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,551 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,517 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,073 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,894 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,185 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,625 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,412 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (951 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (677 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,050 reviews)
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Where to stay in Charles City

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Super 8 by Wyndham Charles City and Sleep Inn & Suites Charles City.

Where to stay in popular areas of Charles City

Most booked hotels in Charles City

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Sleep Inn & Suites Charles City
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 131 reviews)
$84+
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Hartwood Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 25 reviews)
$354+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Charles City
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 44 reviews)
$76+
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Renting a car in Charles City

Expect to pay $3.26 per gallon in Charles City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.07 and $52.09.

Expect to pay $3.26 per gallon in Charles City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.07 and $52.09.