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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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 3 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, Club Soda (235 E. Superior Street) and Ophelia's (1603 N Wells St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Three Rivers Distilling Co. (224 E Wallace St) and Dae Gee of Fort Wayne (4910 N Clinton St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Fort Wayne.

When to visit Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne in November
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fort Wayne in November
Estimated hotel price
$99
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, Allegiant Air and Delta. 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 140 miles from Fort Wayne. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Fort Wayne’s bus station is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

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, Allegiant Air and Delta. 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 140 miles from Fort Wayne. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Fort Wayne’s bus station is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Airports near Fort Wayne

FWAFort Wayne
DAYDayton
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Fort Wayne

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,464 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,415 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,165 reviews)
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Where to stay in Fort Wayne

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Suites North and Hampton Inn & Suites Ft. Wayne-North. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Fort Wayne, with prices from $49 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 41% 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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The Bradley
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 316 reviews)
$184+
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Hyatt Place Fort Wayne Northwest
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 409 reviews)
$93+
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Wyndham Garden Fort Wayne
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1105 reviews)
$92+
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Hilton Fort Wayne at the Grand Wayne Convention Center
3 stars
Excellent (8, 616 reviews)
$128+
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Travelodge by Wyndham Fort Wayne North
2 stars
Okay (5.4, 700 reviews)
$56+
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Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Fort Wayne
3 stars
Mediocre (3, 1203 reviews)
$56+
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Renting a car in Fort Wayne

Renting a car in Fort Wayne costs $66 per day, on average, or $198 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget 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 3 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Fort Wayne.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Fort Wayne is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Fort Wayne costs $66 per day, on average, or $198 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget 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 3 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Fort Wayne.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Fort Wayne is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Fort Wayne

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$34/day

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Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$36/day

Compact
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