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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Fort Dodge travel guide

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You're Going to Love Fort Dodge

With a population of 25,206, Fort Dodge is a must-see destination in Iowa, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Fort Dodge deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Fort Dodge

Fort Dodge in October
Estimated hotel price
$79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fort Dodge in October
Estimated hotel price
$79
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fort Dodge in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8.6 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 5.6″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Fort Dodge, with an average rainfall of 0.9″.

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How to Get to Fort Dodge

Plane

When flying to Fort Dodge, you’ll arrive at Fort Dodge (FOD), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Fort Dodge departs from St. Louis and takes around 4h 19m.

Car

Another option to get to Fort Dodge is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 285 km from Fort Dodge. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Minneapolis.

Bus

Fort Dodge’s bus station is located 2.1 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Fort Dodge, you’ll arrive at Fort Dodge (FOD), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Fort Dodge departs from St. Louis and takes around 4h 19m.

Car

Another option to get to Fort Dodge is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 285 km from Fort Dodge. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Minneapolis.

Bus

Fort Dodge’s bus station is located 2.1 km from the city center.

Airports near Fort Dodge

MCWMason City
ALOWaterloo
DSMDes Moines

Airlines serving Fort Dodge

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,862 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,941 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,704 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,224 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,268 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,351 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,986 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,077 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,288 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,321 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (855 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,466 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,068 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,766 reviews)
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Where to stay in Fort Dodge

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Dodge and Baymont by Wyndham Fort Dodge.

Where to stay in popular areas of Fort Dodge

Most booked hotels in Fort Dodge

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Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Fort Dodge
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 158 reviews)
$100+
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Sleep Inn & Suites Fort Dodge
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 208 reviews)
$89+
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AmericInn by Wyndham Fort Dodge
2 stars
Good (7.9, 199 reviews)
$94+
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Harmony Inn & Suites
4 stars
Good (7.5, 342 reviews)
$111+
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Quality Inn Fort Dodge
2 stars
Good (6.5, 291 reviews)
$68+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Fort Dodge
2 stars
Good (6.4, 463 reviews)
$62+
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Renting a car in Fort Dodge

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Fort Dodge (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. The most frequently booked car type in Fort Dodge is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Fort Dodge (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. The most frequently booked car type in Fort Dodge is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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