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How to get there
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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
$78
1 night at 3-star hotel
Clive in November
Estimated hotel price
$78
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 Houston and takes around 2h 11m.

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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Clive, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Chicago, the bus ride to Clive takes 430 miles and will cost you around $92. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about $224 for a journey of 2225 miles.

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 Houston and takes around 2h 11m.

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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Clive, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Chicago, the bus ride to Clive takes 430 miles and will cost you around $92. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about $224 for a journey of 2225 miles.

Airports near Clive

ALOWaterloo
FODFort Dodge
DSMDes Moines

Airlines serving Clive

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,251 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,464 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 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, 918 reviews)
$123+
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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 364 reviews)
$166+
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Wildwood Lodge & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 545 reviews)
$116+
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Surety Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 146 reviews)
$142+
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Best Western Plus Des Moines West Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 308 reviews)
$95+
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Courtyard by Marriott Des Moines West/Clive
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 155 reviews)
$108+
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Renting a car in Clive

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

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