Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Spirit Lake travel guide

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You're Going to Love Spirit Lake

With a population of 4 840, Spirit Lake is a must-see destination in Iowa, United States.

When to visit Spirit Lake

Spirit Lake in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Spirit Lake in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 98
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Spirit Lake in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -13 °C, with an average temperature of -8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 109 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Spirit Lake, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

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How to Get to Spirit Lake

Plane

Although Spirit Lake doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Fort Dodge (FOD), which is located 122 km from Spirit Lake.

Car

Another option to get to Spirit Lake is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 227 km from Spirit Lake. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Minneapolis.

Plane

Although Spirit Lake doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Fort Dodge (FOD), which is located 122 km from Spirit Lake.

Car

Another option to get to Spirit Lake is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 227 km from Spirit Lake. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Minneapolis.

Airports near Spirit Lake

FSDSioux Falls Joe Foss Field
SUXSioux City Sioux Gateway
FODFort Dodge

Airlines serving Spirit Lake

Lufthansa
Good (8,073 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,410 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,238 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,608 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,860 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,536 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,880 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,933 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,487 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,234 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,567 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,047 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (690 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,688 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,375 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (645 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (694 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Spirit Lake

Most booked hotels in Spirit Lake

Vintage Block Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 139+
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AmericInn by Wyndham Okoboji
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 150+
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Lake Okoboji Resort and Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
C$ 135+
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Renting a car in Spirit Lake

Expect to pay C$ 1.66 per litre in Spirit Lake (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 19.87 and C$ 26.49.

Expect to pay C$ 1.66 per litre in Spirit Lake (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 19.87 and C$ 26.49.