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Osceola travel guide

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You're Going to Love Osceola

With a population of 4,929, Osceola 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 Osceola to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Osceola

Osceola in January
Estimated hotel price
$72
1 night at 3-star hotel
Osceola in January
Estimated hotel price
$72
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Osceola 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 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 Osceola, with an average rainfall of 1″.

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How to Get to Osceola

Plane

Although Osceola doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Des Moines Airport (DSM), which is located 35 miles from Osceola. Kirksville Cannon Memorial is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Osceola departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 39m.

Train

The train station in Osceola is called Osceola, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Osceola is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 142 miles from Osceola. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Osceola, including Greyhound, Bus and Busbud. From Minneapolis, the bus ride to Osceola takes 300 miles and will cost you around $236. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $107 for a journey of 505 miles.

Plane

Although Osceola doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Des Moines Airport (DSM), which is located 35 miles from Osceola. Kirksville Cannon Memorial is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Osceola departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 39m.

Train

The train station in Osceola is called Osceola, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Osceola is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 142 miles from Osceola. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Osceola, including Greyhound, Bus and Busbud. From Minneapolis, the bus ride to Osceola takes 300 miles and will cost you around $236. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $107 for a journey of 505 miles.

Airports near Osceola

IRKKirksville Cannon Memorial
DSMDes Moines

Airlines serving Osceola

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,862 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,940 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 Osceola

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Jeffreys Hotel Extended Stay and AmericInn by Wyndham Osceola.

Where to stay in popular areas of Osceola

Most booked hotels in Osceola

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AmericInn by Wyndham Osceola
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 215 reviews)
$140+
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Lakeside Hotel Casino
3 stars
Good (7.6, 744 reviews)
$113+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Osceola IA
2 stars
Good (7.1, 280 reviews)
$71+
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Blue Haven Motel
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$65+
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Evergreen Inn
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$54+
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Quality Inn Osceola
2 stars
Good (6.8, 140 reviews)
$93+
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Renting a car in Osceola

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