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. Fort Wayne deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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.
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, Qatar Airways and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Fort Wayne departs from Chicago and takes around 3h 08m.
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 Kyte and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.
Bus
Fort Wayne’s bus station is located 0.6 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Fort Wayne
Where to stay in Fort Wayne
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Ft. Wayne-North and Hampton Inn Ft. Wayne/Dupont Road.
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 $65 per day, on average, or $130 if you want to rent if for 2 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Fort Wayne.
Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Fort Wayne is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Kicks or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Fort Wayne
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$40/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$40/day