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

Clear Lake travel guide

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You're Going to Love Clear Lake

With a population of 7,777, Clear Lake is a must-see destination in Iowa, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Clear Lake to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Clear Lake

Clear Lake in April
Estimated hotel price
$72
1 night at 3-star hotel
Clear Lake in April
Estimated hotel price
$72
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Clear Lake 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 5 °F, with an average temperature of 14 °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 Clear Lake, with an average rainfall of 0.9″.

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How to Get to Clear Lake

Plane

When flying to Clear Lake, you’ll arrive at Mason City (MCW), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Clear Lake departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 31m.

Car

Another option to get to Clear Lake is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 127 miles from Clear Lake. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Minneapolis.

Plane

When flying to Clear Lake, you’ll arrive at Mason City (MCW), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Clear Lake departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 31m.

Car

Another option to get to Clear Lake is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 127 miles from Clear Lake. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Minneapolis.

Airports near Clear Lake

MCWMason City
RSTRochester
ALOWaterloo

Airlines serving Clear Lake

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,587 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,054 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,508 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,054 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (554 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,205 reviews)
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Where to stay in Clear Lake

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Clear Lake and Americas Best Value Inn - Clear Lake.

Where to stay in popular areas of Clear Lake

Most booked hotels in Clear Lake

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AmericInn by Wyndham Clear Lake
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 381 reviews)
$70+
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Best Western Holiday Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 179 reviews)
$69+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Clear Lake
2 stars
Good (7.8, 657 reviews)
$53+
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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Clear Lake
2 stars
Good (7.8, 71 reviews)
$133+
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Americas Best Value Inn - Clear Lake
2 stars
Good (6.4, 99 reviews)
$48+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Clear Lake
2 stars
Okay (5.7, 404 reviews)
$40+
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Renting a car in Clear Lake

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Clear Lake (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Clear Lake (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69.