Omaha travel guide
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You're Going to Love Omaha
With a population of 408,958, Omaha is the largest city in Nebraska, United States by the number of inhabitants. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.
Where to Eat in Omaha
Downtown is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Omaha. These include popular favourites such as Shahi (1015 Farnam St), Nosh Restaurant and Wine Lounge (1006 Dodge St.) and Stokes Grill and Bar - Old Market (1122 Howard Street). If you’re looking for affordable options, J. Coco (5203 Leavenworth) and The Grey Plume (220 South 31st Avenue Suite 3101) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Modern Love - Omaha (3157 Farnam St) and Taste Of Heaven (Brunch & Bistro) (5402 N 90th St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Omaha.
When to visit Omaha
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Omaha in July, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -10 °C, with an average temperature of -5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 122 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Omaha, with an average rainfall of 18 mm.
How to Get to Omaha
Plane
When flying to Omaha, you’ll arrive at Omaha Eppley Airfield Airport (OMA), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Omaha from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 18h 50m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Omaha. The train journey from Omaha to Denver takes 8h 55m and costs around €65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about €74 for a 9h 09m trip. The train station in Omaha is called Omaha, and is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Omaha using Megabus or Bus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Omaha takes 570 miles and will cost you around €230. From Denver, the ticket costs about €210 for a journey of 620 miles. The most popular bus station is Omaha Burlington Trailways Terminal, located 0.3 miles from the city centre of Omaha. Omaha Catracho Expy Inc is also a commonly used station, and is 4 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Omaha
Where to stay in Omaha
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Omaha Northwest and TownePlace Suites by Marriott Omaha West. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Omaha, with prices from €43 to €2,508 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Omaha are about 26% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Omaha
Most booked hotels in Omaha
Hiring a car in Omaha
Alamo, Payless and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Omaha is the Alamo branch at 4601 Abbott Dr, which is 4 miles from the city centre.
Expect to pay €0.98 per litre in Omaha (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €11.65 and €15.54. The most frequently booked car type in Omaha is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.