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

Sioux City in January
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sioux City in January
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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.

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.

Airlines serving Sioux City

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (843 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,616 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,583 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,433 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,978 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,991 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,754 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,357 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (751 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (487 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (960 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (811 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (958 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sioux City

Average rates range from around $190 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

The Warrior Hotel, Autograph Collection
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 142 reviews)
$134+
Stoney Creek Hotel Sioux City
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 646 reviews)
$151+
South Sioux City Marriott Riverfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 143 reviews)
$143+
New Victorian Inn - Sioux City
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 688 reviews)
$105+
Hilton Garden Inn Sioux City Riverfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 258 reviews)
$153+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Dakota Dunes, SD
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 260 reviews)
$113+

Renting a car in Sioux City

Renting a car in Sioux City costs $73 per day, on average, or $147 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 14% 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. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Sioux City, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Sioux City costs $73 per day, on average, or $147 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 14% 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. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Sioux City, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.