With a population of 18,704, Fairmont is a must-see destination in West Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Fairmont deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fairmont in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.6″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Fairmont, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.
When flying to Fairmont, you’ll arrive at Clarksburg Benedum (CKB), which is located 14 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Fairmont departs from Chicago and takes around 9h 30m.
Another option to get to Fairmont is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 171 miles from Fairmont. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fairmont and Super 8 by Wyndham Fairmont.
Renting a car in Fairmont costs $50 per day, on average, or $101 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 63% cheaper than airport locations in Fairmont.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Fairmont (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fairmont, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.