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

Mount Vernon travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mount Vernon

With a population of 4,506, Mount Vernon is a must-see destination in Iowa, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Mount Vernon to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon in December
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mount Vernon in December
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mount Vernon

Plane

Although Mount Vernon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cedar Rapids (CID), which is located 15 miles from Mount Vernon. Waterloo is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Vernon departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 37m.

Car

Another option to get to Mount Vernon is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 195 miles from Mount Vernon. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Plane

Although Mount Vernon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cedar Rapids (CID), which is located 15 miles from Mount Vernon. Waterloo is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Vernon departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 37m.

Car

Another option to get to Mount Vernon is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 195 miles from Mount Vernon. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Mount Vernon

ALOWaterloo
MLIMoline Quad-City
CIDCedar Rapids

Airlines serving Mount Vernon

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,414 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,163 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Mount Vernon

Most booked hotels in Mount Vernon

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Sleep Inn and Suites Mount Vernon
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 124 reviews)
$93+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 312 reviews)
$216+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Rapids Air
2 stars
Good (7.6, 933 reviews)
$97+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cedar Rapids
2 stars
Good (7.1, 621 reviews)
$71+
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Baymont by Wyndham Cedar Rapids
2 stars
Good (6.6, 554 reviews)
$60+
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Motel 6 Cedar Rapids Airport
2 stars
Okay (5.5, 897 reviews)
$40+
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Renting a car in Mount Vernon

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Mount Vernon (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 Mount Vernon (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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