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

Clive travel guide

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You're Going to Love Clive

With a population of 15,447, Clive is a must-see destination in Iowa, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Clive deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Clive

If you’re looking for affordable options, Table 128 Bistro + Bar (12695 University Ave Suite 140) and Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Clive, IA (12801 University Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Clive

Clive in November
Estimated hotel price
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Clive in November
Estimated hotel price
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Clive

Plane

When flying to Clive, you’ll arrive at Des Moines Airport (DSM), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Clive include Air Canada, Frontier and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Clive departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Clive is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 180 miles from Clive. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Kansas City.

Plane

When flying to Clive, you’ll arrive at Des Moines Airport (DSM), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Clive include Air Canada, Frontier and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Clive departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Clive is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 180 miles from Clive. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Kansas City.

Airports near Clive

ALOWaterloo
FODFort Dodge
DSMDes Moines

Airlines serving Clive

Lufthansa
Good (7,415 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,373 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,965 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,927 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,159 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,487 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,901 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,171 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,432 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (964 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,281 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,560 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,849 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,140 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Clive

Most booked hotels in Clive

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Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 982 reviews)
$101+
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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 384 reviews)
$147+
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Wildwood Lodge & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 592 reviews)
$104+
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Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 160 reviews)
$218+
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Best Western Plus Des Moines West Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 328 reviews)
$95+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 650 reviews)
$96+
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Renting a car in Clive

Renting a car in Clive costs $47 per day, on average, or $93 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 28% cheaper than airport locations in Clive.

Expect to pay $3.56 per gallon in Clive (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.

Renting a car in Clive costs $47 per day, on average, or $93 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 28% cheaper than airport locations in Clive.

Expect to pay $3.56 per gallon in Clive (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.

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