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Ottumwa travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ottumwa

With a population of 25,023, Ottumwa is a must-see destination in Iowa, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ottumwa has to offer.

When to visit Ottumwa

Ottumwa in February
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ottumwa in February
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ottumwa 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 14 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 5.1″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Ottumwa, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.

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How to Get to Ottumwa

Plane

Although Ottumwa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Burlington (BRL), which is located 111 km from Ottumwa. Burlington 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 Ottumwa departs from San Diego and takes around 11h 25m.

Train

The train station in Ottumwa is called Ottumwa, and is located 0.3 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Ottumwa is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 284 km from Ottumwa. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Kansas City.

Plane

Although Ottumwa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Burlington (BRL), which is located 111 km from Ottumwa. Burlington 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 Ottumwa departs from San Diego and takes around 11h 25m.

Train

The train station in Ottumwa is called Ottumwa, and is located 0.3 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Ottumwa is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 284 km from Ottumwa. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Kansas City.

Airports near Ottumwa

BRLBurlington
DSMDes Moines
CIDCedar Rapids

Airlines serving Ottumwa

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,862 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,941 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 Ottumwa

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Ottumwa and Quality Inn And Suites Ottumwa.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ottumwa

Most booked hotels in Ottumwa

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Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Ottumwa
3 stars
Excellent (9, 50 reviews)
$116+
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AmericInn by Wyndham Ottumwa
2 stars
Excellent (8, 179 reviews)
$103+
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Quality Inn And Suites Ottumwa
2 stars
Good (7.9, 191 reviews)
$75+
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Hotel Ottumwa
3 stars
Good (7.5, 264 reviews)
$93+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Ottumwa
2 stars
Good (6.7, 267 reviews)
$50+
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Best Western Ottumwa Inn & Suites
3 stars
Good (6.7, 306 reviews)
$85+
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Renting a car in Ottumwa

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Ottumwa (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. The most frequently booked car type in Ottumwa is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Ottumwa (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. The most frequently booked car type in Ottumwa is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Ottumwa

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