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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Fort Wayne has to offer.
Where to Eat in Fort Wayne
If you’re looking for affordable options, Ruth’s Chris Steak House - Fort Wayne (224 W Wayne St) and Hideout 125 (10350 Coldwater Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Fort Wayne
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″.
How to Get to Fort Wayne
Plane
When flying to Fort Wayne, you’ll arrive at Fort Wayne (FWA), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Fort Wayne include American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Fort Wayne departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h.
Car
Another option to get to Fort Wayne is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 140 miles from Fort Wayne. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.
Airlines serving Fort Wayne
Where to stay in Fort Wayne
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Wayne Downtown and Extended Stay America Suites - Fort Wayne - North. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Fort Wayne, with prices from $42 to $1,115 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Fort Wayne are about 54% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Fort Wayne
Most booked hotels in Fort Wayne
Renting a car in Fort Wayne
Renting a car in Fort Wayne costs $56 per day, on average, or $225 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Fort Wayne is the Budget branch at 4100 Ferguson Road, which is 7 miles from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 31% cheaper than airport locations in Fort Wayne.
Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Fort Wayne is Standard (Chevrolet Blazer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Kia K5 or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Fort Wayne
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$42/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$43/day