Stow travel guide

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You're Going to Love Stow

With a population of 34,837, Stow is a must-see destination in Ohio, United States. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Stow has to offer.

Where to Eat in Stow

If you’re looking for affordable options, TGI FRIDAYS - Stow (4300 Lakepoint Corporate Dr) and La Shish Grill (3226 Kent Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Stow

Stow in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 157
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stow in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 157
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Stow

Plane

Although Stow doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Akron/Canton (CAK), which is located 17 miles from Stow. Pittsburgh Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Stow from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 02m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Stow. The train journey from Stow to South Bend takes 5h 39m and costs around C$ 64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about C$ 144 for a 6h 05m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Stow is to pick up a car rental from Buffalo, which is about 177 miles from Stow. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Buffalo.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stow, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Detroit, the bus ride to Stow takes 190 miles and will cost you around C$ 38. From Chicago, the ticket costs about C$ 62 for a journey of 465 miles.

Plane

Although Stow doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Akron/Canton (CAK), which is located 17 miles from Stow. Pittsburgh Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Stow from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 02m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Stow. The train journey from Stow to South Bend takes 5h 39m and costs around C$ 64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about C$ 144 for a 6h 05m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Stow is to pick up a car rental from Buffalo, which is about 177 miles from Stow. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Buffalo.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stow, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Detroit, the bus ride to Stow takes 190 miles and will cost you around C$ 38. From Chicago, the ticket costs about C$ 62 for a journey of 465 miles.

Airlines serving Stow

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,811 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,601 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Stow

Most booked hotels in Stow

Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 221+
Staybridge Suites Akron-Stow-Cuyahoga Falls
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 181+
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Kent State University
2 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 194+
Hampton Inn Stow
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 181+
Courtyard by Marriott Akron Stow
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 186+
Days Inn by Wyndham Kent - Akron
2 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
C$ 86+

Renting a car in Stow

Expect to pay C$ 1.43 per litre in Stow (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.10 and C$ 22.79. The most frequently booked car type in Stow is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Tesla Model 3 or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.43 per litre in Stow (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.10 and C$ 22.79. The most frequently booked car type in Stow is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Tesla Model 3 or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.