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

Davenport travel guide

Davenport Tourism | Davenport Guide

You're Going to Love Davenport

With a population of 99,685, Davenport 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Davenport has to offer.

Where to Eat in Davenport

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ruthie's Steak & Seafood at the Rhythm City Casino (7077 Elmore Avenue) and UP Skybar (215 N Main Street) are great picks.

When to visit Davenport

Davenport in November
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Davenport in November
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Davenport in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °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 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Davenport, with an average rainfall of 1.3″.

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How to Get to Davenport

Plane

When flying to Davenport, you’ll arrive at Moline Quad-City (MLI), which is located 10 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Davenport include American Airlines, United Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Davenport departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 39m.

Car

Another option to get to Davenport is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 248 km from Davenport. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Europcar, among others, in Chicago.

Plane

When flying to Davenport, you’ll arrive at Moline Quad-City (MLI), which is located 10 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Davenport include American Airlines, United Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Davenport departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 39m.

Car

Another option to get to Davenport is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 248 km from Davenport. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Europcar, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Davenport

Airlines serving Davenport

Lufthansa
Good (8,216 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,573 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,209 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,548 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,179 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,595 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,889 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,554 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,988 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,459 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,910 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,613 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,751 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in Davenport

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Davenport East and Comfort Inn & Suites Davenport - Quad Cities.

Where to stay in popular areas of Davenport

Most booked hotels in Davenport

The Axis Hotel Moline, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 99 reviews)
$146+
Wyndham Moline on John Deere Commons
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1135 reviews)
$97+
Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf - A Caesars Rewards Destination
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 886 reviews)
$73+
Stoney Creek Hotel Quad Cities - Moline
2 stars
Excellent (8, 1034 reviews)
$101+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Moline Airport
3 stars
Good (6.8, 551 reviews)
$72+
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Davenport East
2 stars
Good (6.7, 847 reviews)
$55+

Renting a car in Davenport

Renting a car in Davenport costs $54 per day, on average, or $215 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Davenport.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Davenport (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Davenport is Economy (Jeep Wrangler or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Davenport costs $54 per day, on average, or $215 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Davenport.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Davenport (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Davenport is Economy (Jeep Wrangler or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.