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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.

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 November
Estimated hotel price
£71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Altoona in November
Estimated hotel price
£71
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. The shortest flight to Altoona from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 15h.

Car

Another option to get to Altoona is to pick up a car hire from Kansas City, which is about 301 km from Altoona. You’ll find branches of Avis and Sixt, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

Megabus operates bus routes to Altoona.

Plane

When flying to Altoona, you’ll arrive at Des Moines Airport (DSM), which is located 20 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Altoona from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 15h.

Car

Another option to get to Altoona is to pick up a car hire from Kansas City, which is about 301 km from Altoona. You’ll find branches of Avis and Sixt, among others, in Kansas City.

Bus

Megabus operates bus routes to Altoona.

Airports near Altoona

Airlines serving Altoona

Lufthansa
Good (4,658 reviews)
KLM
Good (854 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,481 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,556 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,776 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,564 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (782 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,351 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (463 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (965 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,323 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (817 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Altoona

Most booked hotels in Altoona

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£88+
Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£95+
Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.8, Excellent reviews)
£147+
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£54+
Quality Inn and Suites Altoona - Des Moines
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£56+
Best Western Plus Altoona Inn
2 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£69+

Hiring a car in Altoona

Expect to pay £0.83 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 £9.95 and £13.27.

Expect to pay £0.83 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 £9.95 and £13.27.