Altoona travel guide
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You're Going to Love Altoona
With a population of 46,320, Altoona is a must-see destination in Pennsylvania, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Altoona deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Altoona
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Altoona in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 5.2″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Altoona, with an average rainfall of 3.2″.
How to Get to Altoona
Plane
When flying to Altoona, you’ll arrive at Altoona Blair County (AOO), which is located 16 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Altoona departs from Pittsburgh and takes around 12h 31m.
Train
The train station in Altoona is called Altoona, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Altoona is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 133 miles from Altoona. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Airports near Altoona
Airlines serving Altoona
Where to stay in Altoona
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Inn and Suites and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Altoona.
Where to stay in popular areas of Altoona
Most booked hotels in Altoona
Renting a car in Altoona
Renting a car in Altoona costs $80 per day, on average, or $160 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 20% cheaper than airport locations in Altoona.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Altoona (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. The most frequently booked car type in Altoona is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.