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Latest Iowa Hotel Deals

MOST POPULARDes Moines
3 stars from 207 ﷼
4+ stars from 468 ﷼
Ames
3+ stars from 318 ﷼
Carter Lake
3+ stars from 292 ﷼
Dubuque
3 stars from 396 ﷼
4+ stars from 506 ﷼
Cedar Rapids
3 stars from 218 ﷼
4+ stars from 721 ﷼

Best Iowa hotels

These are the best prices for Jul 1 - 2.
Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque - Dubuque - Building
Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque
Dubuque, IA, United States
6.8Okay(1643)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Air Conditioning
222 ﷼+
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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
5.4Fair(851)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
419 ﷼+
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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
847 ﷼+
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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(1513)
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
432 ﷼+
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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(350)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
429 ﷼+
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Gateway Hotel and Conference Center - Ames - Restaurant
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center
Ames, IA, United States
8.8Very good(497)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
488 ﷼+
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Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown By IHG - Des Moines - Lobby
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown By IHG
East Village
8.8Very good(620)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Air Conditioning
703 ﷼+
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Home2 Suites Des Moines at Drake University - Des Moines - Restaurant
Home2 Suites Des Moines at Drake University
Des Moines, IA, United States
9.1Wonderful(259)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
709 ﷼+
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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
869 ﷼+
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Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport - Des Moines - Lobby
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Des Moines, IA, United States
9.0Wonderful(1755)
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
601 ﷼+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Omaha Airport - Carter Lake - Building
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Omaha Airport
Carter Lake, IA, United States
6.3Okay(1830)
Parking
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
370 ﷼+
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GrandStay Hotel and Suites Ames - Ames - Patio
GrandStay Hotel and Suites Ames
Ames, IA, United States
7.3Good(623)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
410 ﷼+
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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 404 ﷼/night. In comparison, October is the most expensive month, with prices at 644 ﷼/night.

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

Monday offers the lowest rates in Iowa, with an average nightly price of 448 ﷼/night. The highest prices are found on Friday, with average rates at 631 ﷼/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 271 ﷼, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was 530 ﷼. The cheapest room found overall was for 183 ﷼.

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 275 ﷼ per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as 306 ﷼ per night and 4-star hotel rooms from 540 ﷼ per night.

How early should you book a accommodation in Iowa?

Book at least 88 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Iowa accommodation.

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How much is a Iowa hotel?

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Good to know

Low season

September

High season

February

Average price (weeknight)

493 ﷼

Average price (weekend night)

680 ﷼
Cheapest month to stay with an average 30% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 22% 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 Carter Lake (8%). Searches for hotels in Dubuque (8%) are also popular.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Iowa?

    KAYAK users have found double rooms in Iowa for as cheap as 177 ﷼ (Dubuque) in the last 3 days. The average price is 740 ﷼.

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