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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Indianola travel guide

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You're Going to Love Indianola

With a population of 14.782, Indianola is a must-see destination in Iowa, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Indianola deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Indianola

Indianola in December
Estimated hotel price
$65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Indianola in December
Estimated hotel price
$65
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Indianola in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.8″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Indianola, with an average rainfall of 1.1″.

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How to Get to Indianola

Plane

When flying to Indianola, you’ll arrive at Des Moines Airport (DSM), which is located 22 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Indianola include Air Canada, Frontier and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Indianola departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 39m.

Car

Another option to get to Indianola is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 268 km from Indianola. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Indianola using Greyhound or Busbud. From Minneapolis, the bus ride to Indianola takes 483 km and will cost you around $236. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $107 for a journey of 813 km.

Plane

When flying to Indianola, you’ll arrive at Des Moines Airport (DSM), which is located 22 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Indianola include Air Canada, Frontier and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Indianola departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 39m.

Car

Another option to get to Indianola is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 268 km from Indianola. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Indianola using Greyhound or Busbud. From Minneapolis, the bus ride to Indianola takes 483 km and will cost you around $236. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $107 for a journey of 813 km.

Airports near Indianola

FODFort Dodge
DSMDes Moines

Airlines serving Indianola

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,851 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,937 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,703 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,221 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,566 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,263 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,980 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,321 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 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 popular areas of Indianola

Most booked hotels in Indianola

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Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 924 reviews)
$127+
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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 365 reviews)
$166+
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Surety Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 147 reviews)
$149+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Indianola, IA
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 220 reviews)
$133+
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Hotel Pommier
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 353 reviews)
$106+
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Quality Inn Indianola
2 stars
Good (7.9, 201 reviews)
$83+
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Renting a car in Indianola

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Indianola (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 Indianola (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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