Dubuque travel guide
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You're Going to Love Dubuque
With a population of 57,637, Dubuque is a must-see destination in Iowa, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Dubuque to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Dubuque
Where to Eat in Dubuque
If you’re looking for affordable options, L. May Eatery (1072 Main St.) and Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom - Dubuque (998 Fremont Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Dubuque
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dubuque in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °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 10.4 °F, with an average temperature of 19.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Dubuque, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.
How to Get to Dubuque
Plane
When flying to Dubuque, you’ll arrive at Dubuque (DBQ), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Dubuque departs from New Orleans and takes around 7h 16m.
Car
Another option to get to Dubuque is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 161 miles from Dubuque. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Dubuque Intermodal Transit Ctr - 950 Elm St, located 0.3 miles from downtown Dubuque. Dubuque Dubuque Intermodal Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Dubuque
Where to stay in Dubuque
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn by Marriott Dubuque and Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Dubuque-West.
Where to stay in popular areas of Dubuque
Most booked hotels in Dubuque
Renting a car in Dubuque
Renting a car in Dubuque costs $53 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 47% cheaper than airport locations in Dubuque.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Dubuque (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Dubuque is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.