With a population of 67,862, Iowa City 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 Iowa City to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Joseph's Steakhouse of Iowa City (212 South Clinton Street) and Graze (115 E. College St.) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Iowa City in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 5″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Iowa City, with an average rainfall of 0.9″.
Although Iowa City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cedar Rapids (CID), which is located 18 miles from Iowa City. Waterloo is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Iowa City departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 41m.
Iowa City’s bus station is located 0.4 miles from the city center.
Renting a car in Iowa City costs $57 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Cedar Rapids.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Iowa City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Iowa City is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Veloster or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$36/day
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$37/day