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How to get there
Where to stay
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Urbandale travel guide

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You're Going to Love Urbandale

With a population of 39,463, Urbandale is a must-see destination in Iowa, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Urbandale deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Urbandale

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sam & Gabe's - Urbandale (8631 Hickman Rd) and Irina's Restaurant & Bar (2301 Rocklyn Dr.) are great picks.

When to visit Urbandale

Urbandale in December
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Urbandale in December
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Urbandale

Plane

When flying to Urbandale, you’ll arrive at Des Moines Airport (DSM), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Urbandale include Air Canada, Frontier and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Urbandale departs from Houston and takes around 2h 11m.

Car

Another option to get to Urbandale is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 182 miles from Urbandale. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

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

Plane

When flying to Urbandale, you’ll arrive at Des Moines Airport (DSM), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Urbandale include Air Canada, Frontier and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Urbandale departs from Houston and takes around 2h 11m.

Car

Another option to get to Urbandale is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 182 miles from Urbandale. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Urbandale, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Chicago, the bus ride to Urbandale 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 Urbandale

ALOWaterloo
FODFort Dodge
DSMDes Moines

Airlines serving Urbandale

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 Urbandale

Average rates range from around $274 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $270 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Urbandale

Most booked hotels in Urbandale

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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 364 reviews)
$166+
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Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 181 reviews)
$134+
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Surety Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 146 reviews)
$142+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Urbandale Des Moines
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 224 reviews)
$119+
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Hotel Renovo
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 70 reviews)
$161+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines/Urbandale
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 133 reviews)
$121+
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Renting a car in Urbandale

Renting a car in Urbandale costs $50 per day, on average, or $101 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 44% cheaper than airport locations in Urbandale.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Urbandale (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 Urbandale is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (RAM Pickup or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Urbandale costs $50 per day, on average, or $101 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 44% cheaper than airport locations in Urbandale.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Urbandale (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 Urbandale is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (RAM Pickup or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Urbandale

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$33/day

Full-size

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$39/day

Economy
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