Albia, Iowa travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Albia is a city in South Central Iowa.

3 places to eat · 1 places to stay

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 83°F; winter lows dip to about 10°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Grinnell)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
DSM Des Moines International Airport, Des Moines — 56 mi away (major hub). Directions
IRK Kirksville Regional Airport, Kirksville — 66 mi away. Directions

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

Typical meal: about $25 per person at listed restaurants.

See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

Map

Every listing with a location. Tap a pin for its Google Maps link.

Get in

Albia is approximately 65 mile southeast of Des Moines at the intersection of highway 5 & 34.

Go Albia Municipal Airport

General aviation airport. No scheduled passenger service.

⚠ Last checked Aug 2020 — confirm before you go

Maps

See

Take a stroll around the historic town square with the county courthouse in the center.

Do

Dress up and enjoy the Victorian Stroll, the first weekend each December. Period costumes and displays.
Rodders Car Show, takes place on the square late June admire some of the finest automobiles from the area.
Restoration Days, takes place on the fourth Saturday of August. Activities include a parade, art show, vintage car displays, class reunions, book sale and more.