Spirit Lake travel guide
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You're Going to Love Spirit Lake
With a population of 4,840, Spirit Lake is a must-see destination in Iowa, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Spirit Lake deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Spirit Lake
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Spirit Lake in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8.6 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Spirit Lake, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.
How to Get to Spirit Lake
Plane
Although Spirit Lake doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field (FSD), which is located 83 miles from Spirit Lake. Mason City is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Lufthansa and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Spirit Lake departs from St. Louis and takes around 10h 39m.
Car
Another option to get to Spirit Lake is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 141 miles from Spirit Lake. You’ll find branches of Ace and Thrifty, among others, in Minneapolis.
Airlines serving Spirit Lake
Where to stay in popular areas of Spirit Lake
Most booked hotels in Spirit Lake
Renting a car in Spirit Lake
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Spirit Lake (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.