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Latest Iowa Hotel Deals

MOST POPULARAmes
3+ stars from 270 ﷼
Dubuque
3 stars from 292 ﷼
4+ stars from 581 ﷼
Carter Lake
3+ stars from 244 ﷼
Des Moines
3 stars from 199 ﷼
4+ stars from 390 ﷼
Cedar Rapids
3 stars from 319 ﷼
4+ stars from 514 ﷼

Best Iowa hotels

Hotel Julien Dubuque - Dubuque - Restaurant
Hotel Julien Dubuque
Dubuque, IA, United States
8.6Very good(960)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
435 ﷼+
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GrandStay Hotel and Suites Ames - Ames - Living room
GrandStay Hotel and Suites Ames
Ames, IA, United States
7.4Good(597)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
326 ﷼+
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Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark - Dubuque - Lobby
Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark
Dubuque, IA, United States
7.8Good(861)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
409 ﷼+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque - Dubuque - Building
Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque
Dubuque, IA, United States
6.7Okay(1575)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Air Conditioning
169 ﷼+
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Gateway Hotel and Conference Center - Ames - Restaurant
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center
Ames, IA, United States
8.8Very good(487)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
424 ﷼+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames - Ames - Lobby
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ames
Ames, IA, United States
7.9Good(126)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
352 ﷼+
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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(1819)
Parking
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
344 ﷼+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames - Ames - Patio
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
Ames, IA, United States
9.1Wonderful(148)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Air Conditioning
461 ﷼+
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Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena By IHG - Dubuque - Balcony
Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena By IHG
Downtown
7.9Good(646)
Parking
Pool
Pet friendly
Air Conditioning
480 ﷼+
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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(345)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
341 ﷼+
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Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center - Dubuque - Property amenity
Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center
Dubuque, IA, United States
8.1Very good(737)
Parking
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
424 ﷼+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Omaha Airport By IHG - Carter Lake - Building
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Omaha Airport By IHG
Carter Lake, IA, United States
8.6Very good(329)
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air Conditioning
551 ﷼+
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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 409 ﷼/night. In comparison, October is the most expensive month, with prices at 631 ﷼/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 419 ﷼/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 250 ﷼, while a 4-star hotel the lowest price was 612 ﷼. The cheapest room found overall was for 196 ﷼.

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 199 ﷼ per night. For the same dates, 3-star hotel rooms have been found for as low as 300 ﷼ per night and 4-star hotel rooms from 628 ﷼ per night.

How early should you book a hotel in Iowa?

Book at least 23 days 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

January

High season

December

Average price (weeknight)

466 ﷼

Average price (weekend night)

608 ﷼
Cheapest month to stay with an average 50% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 13% 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 2 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 Ames (33% of total searches to Iowa). The next most popular destinations are Dubuque (33%) and Carter Lake (33%).

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Iowa?

    KAYAK users have found double rooms in Iowa for as cheap as 343 ﷼ (Ames) in the last 3 days. The average price is 343 ﷼.

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