Stow travel guide

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You're Going to Love Stow

With a population of 34,837, Stow is a must-see destination in Ohio, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Stow deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Stow

If you’re looking for affordable options, TGI FRIDAYS - Stow (4300 Lakepoint Corporate Dr) and La Shish Grill (3226 Kent Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Stow

Stow in February
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stow in February
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Stow

Plane

Although Stow doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Akron/Canton (CAK), which is located 17 miles from Stow. Pittsburgh Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, ITA Airways, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Stow departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Stow. The train journey from Stow to Pittsburgh takes 2h 54m and costs around $57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $55 for a 7h 08m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Stow is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 116 miles from Stow. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stow, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Cincinnati, the bus ride to Stow takes 335 miles and will cost you around $140. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $90 for a journey of 465 miles.

Plane

Although Stow doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Akron/Canton (CAK), which is located 17 miles from Stow. Pittsburgh Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, ITA Airways, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Stow departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Stow. The train journey from Stow to Pittsburgh takes 2h 54m and costs around $57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $55 for a 7h 08m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Stow is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 116 miles from Stow. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stow, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Cincinnati, the bus ride to Stow takes 335 miles and will cost you around $140. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $90 for a journey of 465 miles.

Airlines serving Stow

Lufthansa
Good (4,682 reviews)
KLM
Good (843 reviews)
SWISS
Good (948 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,616 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,256 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,978 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,989 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (930 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (836 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (412 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,754 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Stow

Most booked hotels in Stow

Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 592 reviews)
$149+
Home2 Suites by Hilton Stow Akron
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 228 reviews)
$145+
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Akron Stow
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 170 reviews)
$114+
Staybridge Suites Akron-Stow-Cuyahoga Falls
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 238 reviews)
$132+
Sheraton Suites Akron Cuyahoga Falls
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 234 reviews)
$224+
Hampton Inn Stow
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 291 reviews)
$138+

Renting a car in Stow

Renting a car in Stow costs $78 per day, on average, or $156 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Cleveland Hopkins Intl.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Stow (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 (Nissan Versa Note or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Stow, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Stow costs $78 per day, on average, or $156 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Cleveland Hopkins Intl.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Stow (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 (Nissan Versa Note or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Stow, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.