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 Orlando and takes around 2h 29m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Stow. The train journey from Stow to Pittsburgh takes 2h 54m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $36 for a 5h 39m 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 FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Stow takes 465 miles and will cost you around $45. From Silver Spring, the ticket costs about $107 for a journey of 560 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 Orlando and takes around 2h 29m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Stow. The train journey from Stow to Pittsburgh takes 2h 54m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $36 for a 5h 39m 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 FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Stow takes 465 miles and will cost you around $45. From Silver Spring, the ticket costs about $107 for a journey of 560 miles.

Airlines serving Stow

Lufthansa
Good (4,664 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (941 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,534 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,613 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,119 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,859 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,176 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,651 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 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, 591 reviews)
$158+
Home2 Suites by Hilton Stow Akron
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 232 reviews)
$156+
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Akron Stow
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 167 reviews)
$126+
Staybridge Suites Akron-Stow-Cuyahoga Falls
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 236 reviews)
$132+
Sheraton Suites Akron Cuyahoga Falls
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 231 reviews)
$219+
Hampton Inn Stow
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 297 reviews)
$144+

Renting a car in Stow

Renting a car in Stow costs $57 per day, on average, or $115 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Stow.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Stow is Mini (Chrysler Voyager or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury rental cars (Lincoln Continental or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Stow costs $57 per day, on average, or $115 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Stow.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Stow is Mini (Chrysler Voyager or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury rental cars (Lincoln Continental or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.