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Where to stay
Renting a car

Winterset travel guide

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You're Going to Love Winterset

With a population of 5.190, Winterset 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 Winterset to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Winterset

Winterset in January
Estimated hotel price
$65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Winterset in January
Estimated hotel price
$65
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Winterset 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 Winterset, with an average rainfall of 1″.

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How to Get to Winterset

Plane

Although Winterset doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Des Moines Airport (DSM), which is located 38 km from Winterset. Omaha Eppley Airfield Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Winterset departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 39m.

Car

Another option to get to Winterset is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 255 km from Winterset. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Winterset using Greyhound or Busbud. From Minneapolis, the bus ride to Winterset takes 483 km and will cost you around $236. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $107 for a journey of 813 km.

Plane

Although Winterset doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Des Moines Airport (DSM), which is located 38 km from Winterset. Omaha Eppley Airfield Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Winterset departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 39m.

Car

Another option to get to Winterset is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 255 km from Winterset. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Winterset using Greyhound or Busbud. From Minneapolis, the bus ride to Winterset takes 483 km and will cost you around $236. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $107 for a journey of 813 km.

Airports near Winterset

OMAOmaha Eppley Airfield
FODFort Dodge
DSMDes Moines

Airlines serving Winterset

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,861 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,940 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 (9,266 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 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)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,420 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (855 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,466 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,068 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Winterset

Most booked hotels in Winterset

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Cobblestone Inn & Suites-Winterset
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 356 reviews)
$123+
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Covered Bridge Inn
2 stars
Good (7.9, 21 reviews)
$100+
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Edgetowner Motel
2 stars
Good (7.4, 2 reviews)
$50+
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Renting a car in Winterset

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Winterset (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.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Winterset (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.

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