Sioux City travel guide
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You're Going to Love Sioux City
With a population of 82,684, Sioux City is a must-see destination in Iowa, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Sioux City deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Sioux City
If you’re looking for affordable options, CRAVE - Sioux City (1110 Larsen Park Rd) and Table 32 (100 Virginia St.) are great picks.
When to visit Sioux City
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sioux City in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10.4 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.2″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Sioux City, with an average rainfall of 0.7″.
How to Get to Sioux City
Plane
When flying to Sioux City, you’ll arrive at Sioux City Sioux Gateway (SUX), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Sioux City departs from Denver and takes around 1h 34m.
Car
Another option to get to Sioux City is to pick up a car rental from Omaha, which is about 89 miles from Sioux City. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Payless, among others, in Omaha.
Bus
Sioux City’s bus station is located 0.4 miles from the city center.
Airports near Sioux City
Airlines serving Sioux City
Where to stay in Sioux City
Average rates range from around $189 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $134 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Sioux City
Most booked hotels in Sioux City
Renting a car in Sioux City
Renting a car in Sioux City costs $73 per day, on average, or $145 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Sioux City.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Sioux 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 Sioux City is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Chevrolet Colorado or similar) are, on average, 33% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Sioux City
Compact SUV
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$63/day
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$65/day