Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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.

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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

Fort Wayne in December
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fort Wayne in December
Estimated hotel price
$106
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 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 2h 55m.

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.

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 2h 55m.

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.

Airports near Fort Wayne

FWAFort Wayne
DAYDayton
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Fort Wayne

Lufthansa
Good (8,104 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,531 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,077 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,455 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,250 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,614 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,899 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (936 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,602 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,857 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (416 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,587 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,536 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,941 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,485 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,258 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,851 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,219 reviews)
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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 $47 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 75% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Fort Wayne by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Fort Wayne

Most booked hotels in Fort Wayne

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Wyndham Garden Fort Wayne
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1319 reviews)
$102+
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Best Western Luxbury Inn Fort Wayne
3 stars
Good (7.3, 509 reviews)
$88+
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Holiday Inn Purdue - Fort Wayne By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.3, 331 reviews)
$125+
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Red Roof Inn Fort Wayne
2 stars
Good (6.2, 529 reviews)
$56+
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Baymont by Wyndham Fort Wayne
2 stars
Good (6.2, 876 reviews)
$64+
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Suburban Studios
3 stars
Mediocre (3.1, 1303 reviews)
$54+
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Renting a car in Fort Wayne

Renting a car in Fort Wayne costs $52 per day, on average, or $207 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 49% cheaper than airport locations in Fort Wayne.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. The most frequently booked car type in Fort Wayne is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Fort Wayne costs $52 per day, on average, or $207 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 49% cheaper than airport locations in Fort Wayne.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. The most frequently booked car type in Fort Wayne is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Fort Wayne

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$39/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$42/day

Compact
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