Fort Wayne travel guide

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You're Going to Love Fort Wayne

With a population of 253,691, Fort Wayne is a must-see destination in Indiana, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Fort Wayne deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Fort Wayne

If you’re looking for affordable options, Club Soda (235 E. Superior Street) and Ophelia's (1603 N Wells St) are great picks.

Most popular restaurants in Fort Wayne

Steakhouse
Wonderful (124 reviews)
Steak
Wonderful (61 reviews)
Steakhouse
Wonderful (124 reviews)
Steak
Wonderful (61 reviews)

When to visit Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne in November
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fort Wayne in November
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fort Wayne in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °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 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Fort Wayne, with an average rainfall of 2″.

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How to Get to Fort Wayne

Plane

When flying to Fort Wayne, you’ll arrive at Fort Wayne (FWA), which is located 11 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Fort Wayne include Delta, Korean Air and KLM. The shortest domestic flight to Fort Wayne departs from Sarasota and takes around 2h 29m.

Car

Another option to get to Fort Wayne is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 225 km from Fort Wayne. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Kyte, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Fort Wayne’s bus station is located 1.0 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Fort Wayne, you’ll arrive at Fort Wayne (FWA), which is located 11 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Fort Wayne include Delta, Korean Air and KLM. The shortest domestic flight to Fort Wayne departs from Sarasota and takes around 2h 29m.

Car

Another option to get to Fort Wayne is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 225 km from Fort Wayne. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Kyte, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Fort Wayne’s bus station is located 1.0 km from the city center.

Airports near Fort Wayne

Airlines serving Fort Wayne

Lufthansa
Good (4,620 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,460 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,518 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (463 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (954 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,326 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (771 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (541 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,776 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (513 reviews)
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Where to stay in Fort Wayne

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Ft. Wayne-North and Hampton Inn Ft. Wayne/Dupont Road.

Where to stay in popular areas of Fort Wayne

Most booked hotels in Fort Wayne

The Bradley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 518 reviews)
$191+
Wyndham Garden Fort Wayne
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 963 reviews)
$89+
Best Western Fort Wayne I-69 North
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 676 reviews)
$99+
Best Western Plus Fort Wayne Inn & Suites North
2 stars
Good (6.5, 590 reviews)
$96+
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Fort Wayne
3 stars
Okay (4, 812 reviews)
$53+

Renting a car in Fort Wayne

Renting a car in Fort Wayne costs $65 per day, on average, or $130 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Avis and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Fort Wayne is the Hertz branch at 725 West Coliseum Blvd, which is 4 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Fort Wayne.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Fort Wayne (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. The most frequently booked car type in Fort Wayne is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chrysler 200 or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Fort Wayne costs $65 per day, on average, or $130 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Avis and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Fort Wayne is the Hertz branch at 725 West Coliseum Blvd, which is 4 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Fort Wayne.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Fort Wayne (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. The most frequently booked car type in Fort Wayne is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chrysler 200 or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.