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
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fort Wayne in December
Estimated hotel price
$108
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, Qatar Airways and Allegiant Air. The shortest domestic flight to Fort Wayne departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 54m.

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, Qatar Airways and Allegiant Air. The shortest domestic flight to Fort Wayne departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 54m.

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

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,007 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (865 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,247 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,468 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,872 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,003 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,604 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,160 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,672 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,563 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.

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, 372 reviews)
$155+
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Hilton Fort Wayne at the Grand Wayne Convention Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 641 reviews)
$112+
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Wyndham Garden Fort Wayne
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1212 reviews)
$89+
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Hyatt Place Fort Wayne Northwest
3 stars
Good (7.8, 480 reviews)
$90+
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Best Western Fort Wayne Inn & Suites North
2 stars
Good (7.3, 769 reviews)
$81+
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Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Fort Wayne
3 stars
Mediocre (3.2, 1277 reviews)
$51+
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Renting a car in Fort Wayne

Renting a car in Fort Wayne costs $54 per day, on average, or $217 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Avis, Budget 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 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 28% 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 Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Jeep Renegade or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Fort Wayne costs $54 per day, on average, or $217 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Avis, Budget 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 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 28% 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 Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Jeep Renegade or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Fort Wayne

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$39/day

Compact

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$40/day

Intermediate SUV
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