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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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Fort Lee travel guide

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You're Going to Love Fort Lee

With a population of 35,345, Fort Lee is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Fort Lee deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Fort Lee

If you’re looking for affordable options, Gayeon (2020 Hudson Street) and Prime & Beyond (501 Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Fort Lee

Fort Lee in January
Estimated hotel price
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fort Lee in January
Estimated hotel price
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fort Lee in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Fort Lee, with an average rainfall of 3.3″.

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How to Get to Fort Lee

Plane

When flying to Fort Lee, you’ll arrive at New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Fort Lee include American Airlines, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Fort Lee departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Fort Lee, followed by Acela. The train journey from Fort Lee to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fort Lee is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 7 miles from Fort Lee. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fort Lee, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Fort Lee takes 70 miles and will cost you around $26. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 80 miles.

Plane

When flying to Fort Lee, you’ll arrive at New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Fort Lee include American Airlines, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Fort Lee departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Fort Lee, followed by Acela. The train journey from Fort Lee to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fort Lee is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 7 miles from Fort Lee. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fort Lee, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Fort Lee takes 70 miles and will cost you around $26. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Fort Lee

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Airlines serving Fort Lee

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
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Where to stay in popular areas of Fort Lee

Most booked hotels in Fort Lee

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Boro Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1957 reviews)
$226+
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The Local Ny
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2778 reviews)
$75+
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Hyatt Place Fort Lee/George Washington Bridge
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1038 reviews)
$141+
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Fairfield Inn By Marriott Jfk Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2270 reviews)
$206+
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Laguardia Plaza Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, 2584 reviews)
$181+
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Ravel Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
4 stars
Good (7.7, 3105 reviews)
$178+
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Renting a car in Fort Lee

Renting a car in Fort Lee costs $58 per day, on average, or $115 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Fort Lee (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Fort Lee is Standard (Chevrolet Trailblazer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Fort Lee costs $58 per day, on average, or $115 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Fort Lee (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Fort Lee is Standard (Chevrolet Trailblazer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Fort Lee

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$40/day

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$44/day

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