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Fort Payne travel guide

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You're Going to Love Fort Payne

With a population of 14,012, Fort Payne is a must-see destination in Alabama, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Fort Payne deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Fort Payne

Fort Payne in February
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fort Payne in February
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fort Payne in August, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 5.9″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Fort Payne, with an average rainfall of 2.7″.

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How to Get to Fort Payne

Plane

Although Fort Payne doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chattanooga Lovell Field (CHA), which is located 50 miles from Fort Payne. Birmingham is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, Aeromexico, LATAM Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Fort Payne departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 51m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fort Payne. The train journey from Fort Payne to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about $60 for a 5h 48m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fort Payne is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 90 miles from Fort Payne. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fort Payne, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Fort Payne takes 180 miles and will cost you around $49. From Savannah, the ticket costs about $85 for a journey of 251 miles.

Plane

Although Fort Payne doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chattanooga Lovell Field (CHA), which is located 50 miles from Fort Payne. Birmingham is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, Aeromexico, LATAM Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Fort Payne departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 51m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fort Payne. The train journey from Fort Payne to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlotte, expect to pay about $60 for a 5h 48m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fort Payne is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 90 miles from Fort Payne. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fort Payne, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Fort Payne takes 180 miles and will cost you around $49. From Savannah, the ticket costs about $85 for a journey of 251 miles.

Airports near Fort Payne

BHMBirmingham
ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
CHAChattanooga Lovell Field

Airlines serving Fort Payne

KLM
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Lufthansa
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Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
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Turkish Airlines
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SWISS
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United Airlines
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Qatar Airways
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Iberia
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Emirates
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Air Canada
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Etihad Airways
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Austrian Airlines
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Cathay Pacific
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Finnair
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Alaska Airlines
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LOT
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Where to stay in Fort Payne

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Days Inn by Wyndham Fort Payne and Quality Inn Fort Payne.

Where to stay in popular areas of Fort Payne

Most booked hotels in Fort Payne

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Payne By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 378 reviews)
$117+
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Hampton Inn Fort Payne
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 360 reviews)
$116+
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Avid Hotel Fort Payne By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 71 reviews)
$78+
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Quality Inn Fort Payne
2 stars
Good (7.6, 413 reviews)
$73+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Fort Payne
2 stars
Good (6.8, 371 reviews)
$49+
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Econo Lodge Fort Payne
2 stars
Okay (5.5, 284 reviews)
$62+
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Renting a car in Fort Payne

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Fort Payne (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Fort Payne (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69.