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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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Altoona to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Altoona

Altoona in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 145
1 night at 3-star hotel
Altoona in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 145
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 Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 10h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Altoona is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 301 km from Altoona. You’ll find branches of Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Kansas City.

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 Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 10h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Altoona is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 301 km from Altoona. You’ll find branches of Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Kansas City.

Airports near Altoona

Airlines serving Altoona

Lufthansa
Good (8,272 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,582 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,255 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,250 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,654 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,721 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,674 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,015 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,331 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,750 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,425 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,044 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,322 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,558 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,935 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,817 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,219 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,975 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,551 reviews)
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Where to stay in Altoona

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

Where to stay in popular areas of Altoona

Most booked hotels in Altoona

Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 160+
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 115+
Prairie Meadows Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 204+
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 98+
Quality Inn and Suites Altoona - Des Moines
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 77+
Super 8 by Wyndham Altoona
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
C$ 74+

Renting a car in Altoona

Expect to pay C$ 1.80 per litre in Altoona (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 21.55 and C$ 28.74.

Expect to pay C$ 1.80 per litre in Altoona (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 21.55 and C$ 28.74.