Akron travel guide
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You're Going to Love Akron
With a population of 199,110, Akron is a must-see destination in Ohio, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Akron deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Akron
If you’re looking for affordable options, Crave - Akron (57 E Market St 0) and Bricco - Downtown Akron (1 West Exchange St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Tea Lady (35 South Main Street) and Lagos- at Portage Lakes (530 Portage Lakes Drive) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Akron.
When to visit Akron
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Akron in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Akron, with an average rainfall of 2.3″.
How to Get to Akron
Plane
When flying to Akron, you’ll arrive at Akron/Canton (CAK), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Akron include Breeze Airways, Lufthansa and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Akron departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 50m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Akron. The train journey from Akron to Pittsburgh takes 2h 54m and costs around $52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $87 for a 6h 05m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Akron is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 117 miles from Akron. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Akron, including FlixBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Detroit, the bus ride to Akron takes 190 miles and will cost you around $28. From Cincinnati, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 300 miles. Akron’s bus station is located 0.8 miles from the city center.
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Renting a car in Akron
Renting a car in Akron costs $54 per day, on average, or $107 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Akron.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Akron (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Akron, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.