Davenport travel guide
Davenport Tourism | Davenport Guide
You're Going to Love Davenport
With a population of 99,685, Davenport is a must-see destination in Iowa, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Davenport deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Davenport
If you’re looking for affordable options, The J Bar - Davenport (4215 Elmore Ave.) and Thunder Bay Grille - Davenport (6511 N Brady Street) are great picks.
When to visit Davenport
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Davenport in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Davenport, with an average rainfall of 1.3″.
How to Get to Davenport
Plane
When flying to Davenport, you’ll arrive at Moline Quad-City (MLI), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Davenport include United Airlines, American Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Davenport departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 41m.
Train
The train station in Davenport is called Davenport, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Davenport is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 154 miles from Davenport. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.
Bus
Davenport’s bus station is located 6 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Davenport
Where to stay in Davenport
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Davenport Quad Cities and Quality Inn and Suites Davenport near I-80.
Where to stay in popular areas of Davenport
Most booked hotels in Davenport
Renting a car in Davenport
Renting a car in Davenport costs $53 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Davenport.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Davenport (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. The most frequently booked car type in Davenport is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.