Sioux City travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sioux City

With a population of 82 684, Sioux City is a must-see destination in Iowa, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Sioux City deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Sioux City

If you’re looking for affordable options, Table 32 (100 Virginia St.) and CRAVE - Sioux City (1110 Larsen Park Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Sioux City

Sioux City in January
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sioux City in January
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sioux City 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 10.4 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.2″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Sioux City, with an average rainfall of 0.7″.

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How to Get to Sioux City

Plane

When flying to Sioux City, you’ll arrive at Sioux City Sioux Gateway (SUX), which is located 11 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Sioux City departs from Denver and takes around 1h 34m.

Car

Another option to get to Sioux City is to pick up a car rental from Omaha, which is about 143 km from Sioux City. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Turo, among others, in Omaha.

Bus

Sioux City’s bus station is located 0.6 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Sioux City, you’ll arrive at Sioux City Sioux Gateway (SUX), which is located 11 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Sioux City departs from Denver and takes around 1h 34m.

Car

Another option to get to Sioux City is to pick up a car rental from Omaha, which is about 143 km from Sioux City. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Turo, among others, in Omaha.

Bus

Sioux City’s bus station is located 0.6 km from the city center.

Airlines serving Sioux City

Lufthansa
Good (4,597 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,436 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,596 reviews)
Air France
Good (970 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,552 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,922 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,699 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,501 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (775 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,346 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (458 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (955 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (816 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (986 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sioux City

Average rates range from around $189 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $133 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sioux City

Most booked hotels in Sioux City

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sioux City North - Event Center, An IHG Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 176 reviews)
$126+
The Warrior Hotel, Autograph Collection
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 137 reviews)
$133+
South Sioux City Marriott Riverfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 143 reviews)
$140+
Stoney Creek Hotel Sioux City
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 653 reviews)
$144+
Hampton Inn North Sioux City
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 142 reviews)
$108+
New Victorian Inn - Sioux City
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 680 reviews)
$105+

Renting a car in Sioux City

Renting a car in Sioux City costs $86 per day, on average, or $171 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 47% cheaper than airport locations in Sioux City.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Sioux City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Sioux City is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Sioux City costs $86 per day, on average, or $171 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 47% cheaper than airport locations in Sioux City.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Sioux City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Sioux City is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.