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

Altoona travel guide

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You're Going to Love Altoona

With a population of 14 541, Altoona is a must-see destination in Iowa, United States.

When to visit Altoona

Altoona in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 356
1 night at 3-star hotel
Altoona in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 356
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Altoona

Plane

When flying to Altoona, you’ll arrive at Des Moines Airport (DSM), which is located 20 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Altoona from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 33h 43m.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Altoona, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Minneapolis, the bus ride to Altoona takes 483 km and will cost you around RM 454. From Chicago, the ticket costs about RM 398 for a journey of 692 km.

Plane

When flying to Altoona, you’ll arrive at Des Moines Airport (DSM), which is located 20 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Altoona from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 33h 43m.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Altoona, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Minneapolis, the bus ride to Altoona takes 483 km and will cost you around RM 454. From Chicago, the ticket costs about RM 398 for a journey of 692 km.

Airports near Altoona

ALOWaterloo
DSMDes Moines
CIDCedar Rapids

Airlines serving Altoona

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (851 reviews)
JAL
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
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Where to stay in Altoona

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Altoona and Quality Inn and Suites Altoona - Des Moines.

Where to stay in popular areas of Altoona

Most booked hotels in Altoona

Des Moines Marriott Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
RM 710+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
RM 273+
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Ramada by Wyndham Des Moines Tropics Resort & Conference Ctr
3 stars
Okay (5.2, Okay reviews)
RM 385+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Des Moines
2 stars
Mediocre (3.8, Mediocre reviews)
RM 229+
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Hiring a car in Altoona

Expect to pay RM 3.90 per litre in Altoona (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 46.73 and RM 62.30.

Expect to pay RM 3.90 per litre in Altoona (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 46.73 and RM 62.30.

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