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If you’re having a hard time finding motels in Iowa City, expand your search to find motels in the surrounding area or let us help you find a similar property from over 57 lodging options. Simply use our search tools to filter by price per night or cost-effective amenities such as free breakfast and free airport transportation.

When you stay at a motel, you’ll often find a free parking spot and an outdoor pool. With a stay at a motel, you’ll usually access your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. Motels made their debut in the 1920s as a convenient place to stay for the tired traveler driving along America’s major roadways.

As you explore the area, you can check out the college campus and take time to enjoy the top-notch restaurants. People who’ve visited Iowa City have good things to say about its shops, live music, and entertainment venues. Some outdoorsy places nearby include Devonian Fossil Gorge, Lake Macbride State Park, and Macbride Nature Recreation Area. Attractions the whole family can enjoy include University of Iowa Museum of Natural History and Iowa Avenue Literary Walk. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Kinnick Stadium, Carver-Hawkeye Arena, and The Englert Theater.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Iowa City to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 71°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 29°F. The snowiest months in Iowa City are January, April, November, and December, with each month seeing an average of 9 inches of snowfall.

We’ve gathered some information about local transportation options in Iowa City to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), which is located 18.1 mi (29.2 km) away from the city center. If you’d like to explore around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.