Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Altoona travel guide

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You're Going to Love Altoona

With a population of 14.541, Altoona is a must-see destination in Iowa, United States.

Where to Eat in Altoona

If you’re looking for affordable options, Johnny's Italian Steakhouse - Altoona (550 Bass Pro Drive NW) and AJ's Steakhouse at Prairie Meadows Casino (One Prairie Meadows Drive) are great picks.

When to visit Altoona

Altoona in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 302
1 night at 3-star hotel
Altoona in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 302
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Altoona

Plane

When flying to Altoona, you’ll arrive at Des Moines Airport (DSM), which is located 20 km from the city centre.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Altoona using Bus or FlixBus.

Plane

When flying to Altoona, you’ll arrive at Des Moines Airport (DSM), which is located 20 km from the city centre.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Altoona using Bus or FlixBus.

Airports near Altoona

ALOWaterloo
DSMDes Moines
CIDCedar Rapids

Airlines serving Altoona

Lufthansa
Good (7,030 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,810 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,919 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,197 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,919 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,068 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,283 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (853 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,063 reviews)
JAL
Excellent (1,453 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
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Where to stay in Altoona

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Altoona and Quality Inn and Suites Altoona - Des Moines.

Where to stay in popular areas of Altoona

Most booked hotels in Altoona

Des Moines Marriott Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 577+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
AED 235+
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Ramada by Wyndham Des Moines Tropics Resort & Conference Ctr
3 stars
Okay (5.2, Okay reviews)
AED 327+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Des Moines
2 stars
Mediocre (3.8, Mediocre reviews)
AED 180+
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Hiring a car in Altoona

Expect to pay AED 3.31 per litre in Altoona (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 39.67 and AED 52.89.

Expect to pay AED 3.31 per litre in Altoona (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 39.67 and AED 52.89.

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