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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Stow deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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$ 158
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stow in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 158
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. The shortest flight to Stow from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 3h 04m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Stow. The train journey from Stow to Pittsburgh takes 2h 54m and costs around C$ 66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about C$ 77 for a 7h 08m 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 Avis, among others, in Buffalo.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stow using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Pittsburgh, the bus ride to Stow takes 140 miles and will cost you around C$ 41. From Chicago, the ticket costs about C$ 126 for a journey of 475 miles.

Plane

Although Stow doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Akron/Canton (CAK), which is located 17 miles from Stow. The shortest flight to Stow from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 3h 04m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Stow. The train journey from Stow to Pittsburgh takes 2h 54m and costs around C$ 66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about C$ 77 for a 7h 08m 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 Avis, among others, in Buffalo.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stow using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Pittsburgh, the bus ride to Stow takes 140 miles and will cost you around C$ 41. From Chicago, the ticket costs about C$ 126 for a journey of 475 miles.

Airlines serving Stow

Lufthansa
Good (7,197 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,353 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,645 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,886 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,861 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,684 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,283 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (838 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,915 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,011 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,319 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,411 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,331 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,233 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,302 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,908 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Stow

Most booked hotels in Stow

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Kent State University
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 195+
Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 192+
Staybridge Suites Akron-Stow-Cuyahoga Falls
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 181+
Courtyard by Marriott Akron Stow
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 174+
Hampton Inn Stow
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 169+
Days Inn by Wyndham Kent - Akron
2 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
C$ 71+

Renting a car in Stow

Expect to pay C$ 1.29 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$ 15.43 and C$ 20.58. The most frequently booked car type in Stow is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.29 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$ 15.43 and C$ 20.58. The most frequently booked car type in Stow is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.