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

Pella travel guide

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You're Going to Love Pella

With a population of 10,352, Pella 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 Pella to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Pella

Pella in February
Estimated hotel price
$83
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pella in February
Estimated hotel price
$83
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Pella 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 4.7″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Pella, with an average rainfall of 0.9″.

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How to Get to Pella

Plane

Although Pella doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Des Moines Airport (DSM), which is located 39 miles from Pella. Waterloo is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air Canada and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Pella departs from Houston and takes around 2h 11m.

Car

Another option to get to Pella is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 183 miles from Pella. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pella, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Chicago, the bus ride to Pella takes 430 miles and will cost you around $92. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about $224 for a journey of 2225 miles.

Plane

Although Pella doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Des Moines Airport (DSM), which is located 39 miles from Pella. Waterloo is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air Canada and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Pella departs from Houston and takes around 2h 11m.

Car

Another option to get to Pella is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 183 miles from Pella. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pella, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Chicago, the bus ride to Pella takes 430 miles and will cost you around $92. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about $224 for a journey of 2225 miles.

Airports near Pella

ALOWaterloo
DSMDes Moines
CIDCedar Rapids

Airlines serving Pella

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,464 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
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Where to stay in Pella

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Links Bos Landen Hotel & Spa of Pella, Trademark by Wyndham and Super 8 by Wyndham Pella.

Where to stay in popular areas of Pella

Most booked hotels in Pella

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Pella, IA
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 160 reviews)
$132+
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Baymont by Wyndham Pella
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 314 reviews)
$73+
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AmericInn by Wyndham Pella
2 stars
Good (7.8, 255 reviews)
$111+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Pella
2 stars
Good (7.1, 173 reviews)
$84+
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Royal Amsterdam Hotel
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$239+
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Renting a car in Pella

Renting a car in Pella costs $99 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 27% more expensive than at Des Moines.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Pella (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 Pella is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Dodge Avenger or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Pella costs $99 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 27% more expensive than at Des Moines.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Pella (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 Pella is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Dodge Avenger or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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