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

Dubuque travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dubuque

With a population of 57,637, Dubuque is a must-see destination in Iowa, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Dubuque deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Dubuque

If you’re looking for affordable options, Woodfire Grille at Diamond Jo - Dubuque (301 Bell St) and Vinny Vanucchi's 'Little Italy' - Dubuque (180 Main Street) are great picks.

When to visit Dubuque

Dubuque in February
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dubuque in February
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dubuque in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10.4 °F, with an average temperature of 19.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Dubuque, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.

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How to Get to Dubuque

Plane

When flying to Dubuque, you’ll arrive at Dubuque (DBQ), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Dubuque departs from Denver and takes around 12h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Dubuque is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 161 miles from Dubuque. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Dubuque Intermodal Transit Ctr - 950 Elm St, located 0.3 miles from downtown Dubuque. Dubuque Dubuque Intermodal Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Dubuque, you’ll arrive at Dubuque (DBQ), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Dubuque departs from Denver and takes around 12h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Dubuque is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 161 miles from Dubuque. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Dubuque Intermodal Transit Ctr - 950 Elm St, located 0.3 miles from downtown Dubuque. Dubuque Dubuque Intermodal Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city center.

Airports near Dubuque

MSNMadison Truax Field
MLIMoline Quad-City
CIDCedar Rapids

Airlines serving Dubuque

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,631 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,578 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,093 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,052 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,441 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,527 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,459 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,484 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,082 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,891 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,023 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,658 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,632 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dubuque

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dubuque-West By IHG and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Dubuque IA.

Most popular hotel in Dubuque by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Dubuque

Most booked hotels in Dubuque

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Hotel Julien Dubuque
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 940 reviews)
$86+
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Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 730 reviews)
$87+
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Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 351 reviews)
$107+
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Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.9, 640 reviews)
$83+
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Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark
3 stars
Good (7.8, 857 reviews)
$95+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque
2 stars
Good (6.7, 1563 reviews)
$46+
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Renting a car in Dubuque

Renting a car in Dubuque costs $83 per day, on average, or $166 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Dubuque (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Dubuque is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Dubuque costs $83 per day, on average, or $166 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Dubuque (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Dubuque is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Dubuque

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$41/day

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Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$44/day

Compact
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