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Where to stay
Renting a car

Oskaloosa travel guide

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You're Going to Love Oskaloosa

With a population of 11,463, Oskaloosa is a must-see destination in Iowa, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Oskaloosa deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Oskaloosa

Oskaloosa in June
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oskaloosa in June
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Oskaloosa

Plane

Although Oskaloosa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Des Moines Airport (DSM), which is located 55 miles from Oskaloosa. Waterloo is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, United Airlines, Air Canada and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Oskaloosa departs from Santa Ana and takes around 3h 26m.

Car

Another option to get to Oskaloosa is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 184 miles from Oskaloosa. You’ll find branches of Payless and Turo, among others, in Kansas City.

Plane

Although Oskaloosa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Des Moines Airport (DSM), which is located 55 miles from Oskaloosa. Waterloo is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, United Airlines, Air Canada and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Oskaloosa departs from Santa Ana and takes around 3h 26m.

Car

Another option to get to Oskaloosa is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 184 miles from Oskaloosa. You’ll find branches of Payless and Turo, among others, in Kansas City.

Airports near Oskaloosa

ALOWaterloo
DSMDes Moines
CIDCedar Rapids

Airlines serving Oskaloosa

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,637 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,589 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,054 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,508 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,542 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,611 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,480 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,490 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,081 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,893 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,034 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,662 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,629 reviews)
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Where to stay in Oskaloosa

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Oskaloosa and Everspring Inn & Suites.

Where to stay in popular areas of Oskaloosa

Most booked hotels in Oskaloosa

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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Oskaloosa
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 113 reviews)
$122+
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Quality Inn Oskaloosa
2 stars
Good (7.2, 173 reviews)
$64+
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Budget Inn By Capital O Oskaloosa Near Pella
2 stars
Excellent (9, 1 review)
$57+
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Everspring Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (6.8, 146 reviews)
$93+
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Econo Lodge Oskaloosa
2 stars
Good (6.5, 54 reviews)
$72+
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Renting a car in Oskaloosa

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Oskaloosa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Oskaloosa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69.