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Where to stay
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Clinton travel guide

Clinton Tourism | Clinton Guide

You're Going to Love Clinton

With a population of 26 885, Clinton is a must-see destination in Iowa, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Clinton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Clinton

Clinton in October
Estimated hotel price
$72
1 night at 3-star hotel
Clinton in October
Estimated hotel price
$72
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Clinton in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °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 Clinton, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.

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How to Get to Clinton

Plane

Although Clinton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Moline Quad-City (MLI), which is located 51 km from Clinton. Greater Peoria is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, United Airlines, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Clinton departs from Sarasota and takes around 3h 01m.

Car

Another option to get to Clinton is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 212 km from Clinton. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Plane

Although Clinton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Moline Quad-City (MLI), which is located 51 km from Clinton. Greater Peoria is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, United Airlines, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Clinton departs from Sarasota and takes around 3h 01m.

Car

Another option to get to Clinton is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 212 km from Clinton. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Clinton

PIAGreater Peoria
MLIMoline Quad-City
CIDCedar Rapids

Airlines serving Clinton

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,574 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,681 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,525 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,448 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,485 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,081 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,892 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,655 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,637 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,394 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,557 reviews)
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Where to stay in Clinton

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Travelodge by Wyndham Clinton Valley West Court and Super 8 by Wyndham Clinton.

Where to stay in popular areas of Clinton

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Clinton By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 185 reviews)
$104+
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Hampton Inn Clinton
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 116 reviews)
$105+
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AmericInn by Wyndham Fulton Clinton
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 262 reviews)
$63+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Clinton, IA
3 stars
Good (7.3, 321 reviews)
$88+
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Travelodge by Wyndham Clinton Valley West Court
2 stars
Good (7.3, 129 reviews)
$59+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Clinton
2 stars
Good (7, 209 reviews)
$49+
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Renting a car in Clinton

Renting a car in Clinton costs $48 per day, on average, or $96 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Clinton.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Clinton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.

Renting a car in Clinton costs $48 per day, on average, or $96 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Clinton.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Clinton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.

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