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

Jefferson travel guide

Jefferson Tourism | Jefferson Guide

You're Going to Love Jefferson

With a population of 4,345, Jefferson is a must-see destination in Iowa, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Jefferson to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Jefferson

Jefferson in February
Estimated hotel price
$66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jefferson in February
Estimated hotel price
$66
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Jefferson 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 10.4 °F, with an average temperature of 19.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.6″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Jefferson, with an average rainfall of 1″.

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How to Get to Jefferson

Plane

Although Jefferson doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Fort Dodge (FOD), which is located 38 miles from Jefferson. Omaha Eppley Airfield Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Jefferson departs from St. Louis and takes around 5h 56m.

Car

Another option to get to Jefferson is to pick up a car rental from Omaha, which is about 96 miles from Jefferson. You’ll find branches of Payless and Hertz, among others, in Omaha.

Plane

Although Jefferson doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Fort Dodge (FOD), which is located 38 miles from Jefferson. Omaha Eppley Airfield Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Jefferson departs from St. Louis and takes around 5h 56m.

Car

Another option to get to Jefferson is to pick up a car rental from Omaha, which is about 96 miles from Jefferson. You’ll find branches of Payless and Hertz, among others, in Omaha.

Airports near Jefferson

OMAOmaha Eppley Airfield
FODFort Dodge
DSMDes Moines

Airlines serving Jefferson

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,006 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,574 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,682 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,522 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,448 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,485 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,081 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,891 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,023 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,655 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,637 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Jefferson

Most booked hotels in Jefferson

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Cobblestone Hotel and Suites - Jefferson
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 121 reviews)
$85+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Jefferson
2 stars
Good (7, 113 reviews)
$53+
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Renting a car in Jefferson

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Jefferson (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Jefferson (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.