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Major city · United States

Le Claire

Give Le Claire half a day to one night: a walkable river main street, the Buffalo Bill Museum and Antique Archaeology, then move on to Davenport.

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Le Claire is a Mississippi River town of about 3,800 people in the Iowa Quad Cities, 15-20 minutes by car from Davenport and Bettendorf. Almost everything a visitor wants sits on or just off Cody Road (US 67): a museum, a distillery tour, a winery tasting room, antique shops and river-view restaurants. There is no train or bus in, so you need a car. One afternoon covers the town; one night lets you eat dinner on the river and drive back in daylight.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
May-Oct
avoid Jan-Feb (cold, some shops on short hours)
Airport
MLI
Nights
1
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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  • Walking areas with bag rules
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  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Le Claire911 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Le Claire, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee$3-6
  • Sit-down mealMain course, river-view restaurant$15-35
  • Street or quick mealDeli sandwich or soup lunch$8-15
  • BeerBeer or cocktail$6-12
  • Museum or sight ticketMuseum entrycheck
  • Budget bedBudget chain room (Super 8 or similar), a night, per roomUS$70
  • Mid-range bedBudget chain room (Super 8 or similar), a night, per roomUS$95
  • High-end bedBudget chain room (Super 8 or similar), a night, per roomUS$130

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$130 · High US$240

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Buffalo Bill Museum and the tugboat Lone StarAntique Archaeology (American Pickers)Mississippi River Distilling CompanyCody Road shops and river-view dining
Airports
MLI Quad City International Airport, Moline (Non-stop flights mostly from Midwest, South and Southwest markets; about 20-25 min by car to Le Claire (check))

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    0°C (32°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    3°C (37°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    10°C (50°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    17°C (63°F)

  5. May

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    10°C (50°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    2°C (36°F)

Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)), coolest Jan (−10°C (14°F) low), wettest May (11 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Le Claire: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

0°C (32°F)

−10°C (14°F)

8 rd

Feb

3°C (37°F)

−8°C (18°F)

7 rd

Mar

10°C (50°F)

−2°C (28°F)

9 rd

Apr

17°C (63°F)

4°C (39°F)

10 rd

May

23°C (73°F)

10°C (50°F)

11 rd

Jun

28°C (82°F)

16°C (61°F)

10 rd

Jul

30°C (86°F)

19°C (66°F)

9 rd

Aug

29°C (84°F)

18°C (64°F)

9 rd

Sep

25°C (77°F)

13°C (55°F)

8 rd

Oct

18°C (64°F)

6°C (43°F)

8 rd

Nov

10°C (50°F)

0°C (32°F)

8 rd

Dec

2°C (36°F)

−7°C (19°F)

8 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

A car is the practical way in and around: there is no mass transit to Le Claire. Most of the town lies north of the I-80 / US 67 interchange, and Cody Road is the main street. Once parked downtown you can walk the whole strip in 15-20 minutes. Downtown parking sits in a surface lot along the river, separated from the shops by railroad tracks: look both ways before crossing.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Davenportgo

Door to door: About 25 min

I-80 west or US 67 south, about 15-20 min by car

Bigger-city food, bars and the riverfront; the natural evening add-on.

Bettendorf

go

Door to door: About 20 min

US 67 south, about 15 min by car

Closest Iowa Quad City; shopping and riverfront trails.

Amana Coloniesgo

Door to door: 1.5 h

I-80 west then US 151, about 1 h 15 min by car

Half-day of shops, bakeries and German-style restaurants.

Dubuque

overnight

Door to door: 1.75 h

US 61 north along the river, about 1 h 30 min by car

Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep one night.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Cody Road / downtown riverfront

Walk to shops, museum and restaurants; the reason to stay in town rather than in Davenport.

I-80 and US 67 interchange

Chain hotels with free parking and breakfast; 5-10 min drive from the main street.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$60-90 excl. bed
Mid
$110-170 excl. bed
High
$200+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Mid chain hotel room (Comfort Inn, Holiday Inn Express)1 × 1 night × US$140US$140
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$130US$260
Rental car, one day1 × US$65US$65
Fuel, Quad Cities driving, one day1 × US$12US$12
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15US$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$51
Trip total≈ US$279 per person per day, bed includedUS$558

2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee$3-6
Deli sandwich or soup lunch$8-15
Main course, river-view restaurant$15-35
Winery tasting (souvenir glass included)about $6 (check)
Distillery tourfree (check)
Museum entrycheck
Beer or cocktail$6-12

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Le Claire is a small, low-crime river town and feels safe by day and evening. The real risks are driving: summer-weekend pedestrians on Cody Road, the railroad tracks between downtown and the river lot, and winter ice.
  • Summer weekends bring heavy traffic and pedestrians on Cody Road: drive slowly through downtown.
  • Freight trains use the tracks between downtown and the river parking lot; cross only at marked points.
  • Small shops keep short and irregular hours, and some close on Sundays or Mondays: check before you build a day around one.
  • Distillery tours are free but the tasting room is 21+ only.
  • Winter ice and snow on riverfront paths and steps.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Poison Control
1-800-222-1222

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Poison Control1-800-222-1222

Embassy

No embassies in Le Claire; nearest consulates are in Chicago. US visitors: your state department of motor vehicles and 911 cover the basics.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Taxi or rideshare, Le Claire to downtown Davenport: about $25-40, 20-25 min (check)
  • Rideshare, Le Claire to Quad City airport (MLI): about $30-45, 20-25 min (check)
  • Rental car, one day: $45-95 plus fuel (check)

Tipping: 18-22% at sit-down restaurants, $1-2 a drink at bars, 15-20% for taxis and rideshares.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Le Claire. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May-Oct · avoid Jan-Feb (cold, some shops on short hours) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for MLI: last flight arrivals, taxi and rideshare fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Walking cluster on Cody Road with opening-hours cutoffs for the museum, distillery and Antique Archaeology.
  3. River-view dinner fixtures with last-seating times for the main-street restaurants.
  4. Summer-weekend traffic and parking fixture so the downtown walk can go green.

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