Grand Forks travel guide
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You're Going to Love Grand Forks
With a population of 52,838, Grand Forks is a must-see destination in North Dakota, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Grand Forks to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Grand Forks
If you’re looking for affordable options, Skies 322 (322 Demers Ave) and Ground Round Grill & Bar - Grand Forks (2800 32nd Avenue South) are great picks.
Most popular restaurants in Grand Forks
When to visit Grand Forks
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Grand Forks in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -2.2 °F, with an average temperature of 6.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3.5″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Grand Forks, with an average rainfall of 0.5″.
How to Get to Grand Forks
Plane
When flying to Grand Forks, you’ll arrive at Grand Forks (GFK), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Grand Forks include Air France, Delta and KLM. The shortest domestic flight to Grand Forks departs from Newport News and takes around 9h 03m.
Train
The train station in Grand Forks is called Grand Forks, and is located 4 miles from the city center.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Grand Forks University of North Dakota, located 1.7 miles from downtown Grand Forks. Grand Forks Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Grand Forks
Where to stay in popular areas of Grand Forks
Most booked hotels in Grand Forks
Renting a car in Grand Forks
Renting a car in Grand Forks costs $57 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Grand Forks.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Grand Forks (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Grand Forks is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.