With a population of 62,230, Council Bluffs is a must-see destination in Iowa, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 2 days in order to fully appreciate everything Council Bluffs has to offer.
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When flying to Council Bluffs, you’ll arrive at Omaha Eppley Airfield Airport (OMA), which is located 5 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Council Bluffs include American Airlines, Delta and WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to Council Bluffs departs from Austin and takes around 2h 05m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Council Bluffs. The train journey from Council Bluffs to Denver takes 8h 49m and costs around $57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $65 for a 8h 55m trip.
Another option to get to Council Bluffs is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 267 km from Council Bluffs. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Kansas City.
Bus operates bus routes to Council Bluffs.
Renting a car in Council Bluffs costs $55 per day, on average, or $109 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Council Bluffs.
Expect to pay $3.67 per gallon in Council Bluffs (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.06 and $58.75. The most frequently booked car type in Council Bluffs is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.