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Latest Iowa Hotel Deals

MOST POPULARDes Moines
3 stars from 198 ﷼
4+ stars from 369 ﷼
Ames
3+ stars from 291 ﷼
Dubuque
3 stars from 283 ﷼
4+ stars from 499 ﷼
Carter Lake
3+ stars from 287 ﷼
Cedar Rapids
3 stars from 220 ﷼
4+ stars from 768 ﷼

Best Iowa hotels

These are the best prices for May 20 - 21.
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport - Des Moines - Bedroom
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Des Moines, IA, United States
7.8Good(1493)
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
406 ﷼+
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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton - Des Moines - Restaurant
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton
Downtown
9.2Wonderful(402)
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
777 ﷼+
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Hotel Julien Dubuque - Dubuque - Restaurant
Hotel Julien Dubuque
Dubuque, IA, United States
8.7Very good(1004)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
563 ﷼+
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GrandStay Hotel and Suites Ames - Ames - Living room
GrandStay Hotel and Suites Ames
Ames, IA, United States
7.3Good(623)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
339 ﷼+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Ames - Ames - Lobby
Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
Ames, IA, United States
9.0Wonderful(111)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
466 ﷼+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames - Ames - Patio
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
Ames, IA, United States
8.9Very good(152)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Air Conditioning
477 ﷼+
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Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport - Des Moines - Lobby
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Des Moines, IA, United States
8.9Very good(1720)
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
522 ﷼+
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Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites - Ames - Lobby
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
Ames, IA, United States
8.4Very good(349)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
414 ﷼+
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Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport - Des Moines - Pool
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport
Des Moines, IA, United States
6.0Okay(597)
Parking
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
344 ﷼+
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Red Roof Inn Ames - Ames - Bedroom
Red Roof Inn Ames
Ames, IA, United States
6.5Okay(27)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Air Conditioning
255 ﷼+
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Ramada by Wyndham Des Moines Tropics Resort & Conference Ctr - Des Moines - Pool
Ramada by Wyndham Des Moines Tropics Resort & Conference Ctr
Des Moines, IA, United States
5.3Fair(849)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
413 ﷼+
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Gateway Hotel and Conference Center - Ames - Restaurant
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center
Ames, IA, United States
8.8Very good(495)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
526 ﷼+
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Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights for hotels in Iowa

Discover seasonal trends, ideal booking windows, and other data-driven tips to plan your stay in Iowa with confidence.

Which month has the cheapest hotel rates in Iowa?

Hotels are cheapest in Iowa in December, with average rates of 407 ﷼/night. In comparison, October is the most expensive month, with prices at 651 ﷼/night.

What is the cheapest day of the week to book a hotel in Iowa?

Sunday offers the lowest rates in Iowa, with an average nightly price of 433 ﷼/night. The highest prices are found on Friday, with average rates at 611 ﷼/night.

How much is a hotel in Iowa for tonight?

The best deal for a 3-star hotel room in Iowa found by KAYAK users in the last 3 days was 283 ﷼, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was 505 ﷼. The cheapest room found overall was for 205 ﷼.

How much is a hotel in Iowa for this weekend?

The cheapest hotel room in Iowa for the upcoming weekend found on KAYAK in the last 3 days was for 238 ﷼ per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as 352 ﷼ per night and 4-star hotel rooms from 613 ﷼ per night.

How early should you book a hotel in Iowa?

Book at least 1 day before your stay begins to get the best price for your Iowa hotel.

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How much is a Iowa hotel?

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Good to know

Low season

November

High season

February

Average price (weeknight)

478 ﷼

Average price (weekend night)

649 ﷼
Cheapest month to stay with an average 31% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 23% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

Top tips for finding the perfect Iowa hotel

  • How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their accommodation in Iowa for 5 days.

FAQs when booking a hotel in Iowa

  • What is the most popular destination in Iowa?

    Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular destination is Des Moines (75% of total searches to Iowa). The next most popular destinations are Ames (8%) and Dubuque (8%). Searches for hotels in Carter Lake (8%) are also popular.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Iowa?

    KAYAK users have found double rooms in Iowa for as cheap as 248 ﷼ (Dubuque) in the last 3 days. The average price is 542 ﷼.

Where to stay in Iowa?

Our map will help you find the perfect place to stay in Iowa by showing you the exact location of each hotel.

Everything you need to know for your stay in Iowa