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, 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 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, Allegiant Air and Qatar Airways. 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.

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 Qatar Airways. 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.

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 (7,514 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,981 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,469 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,992 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,477 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,383 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,657 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (863 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,535 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,156 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,460 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,870 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (990 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,585 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,153 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,681 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,560 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 $45 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 127% 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, 371 reviews)
$156+
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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, 1208 reviews)
$88+
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Hyatt Place Fort Wayne Northwest
3 stars
Good (7.8, 480 reviews)
$89+
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Travelodge by Wyndham Fort Wayne North
2 stars
Okay (5.3, 745 reviews)
$78+
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Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Fort Wayne
3 stars
Mediocre (3.2, 1276 reviews)
$49+
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Renting a car in Fort Wayne

Renting a car in Fort Wayne costs $55 per day, on average, or $221 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Fort Wayne.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fort Wayne, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Fort Wayne costs $55 per day, on average, or $221 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Fort Wayne.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fort Wayne, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Fort Wayne

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$36/day

Economy

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$40/day

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