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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Gadsden travel guide

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You're Going to Love Gadsden

With a population of 36,856, Gadsden is a must-see destination in Alabama, 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 Gadsden has to offer.

When to visit Gadsden

Gadsden in December
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gadsden in December
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gadsden in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 5.8″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Gadsden, with an average rainfall of 3.2″.

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How to Get to Gadsden

Plane

Although Gadsden doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham (BHM), which is located 85 km from Gadsden. Birmingham is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, Aeromexico, LATAM Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Gadsden departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 51m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gadsden. The train journey from Gadsden to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $32 for a 4h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gadsden is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 152 km from Gadsden. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gadsden, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Wanda Coach. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Gadsden takes 241 km and will cost you around $52. From Greenville, the ticket costs about $61 for a journey of 241 km.

Plane

Although Gadsden doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham (BHM), which is located 85 km from Gadsden. Birmingham is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, Aeromexico, LATAM Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Gadsden departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 51m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gadsden. The train journey from Gadsden to Greenville takes 3h 12m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $32 for a 4h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gadsden is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 152 km from Gadsden. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gadsden, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Wanda Coach. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Gadsden takes 241 km and will cost you around $52. From Greenville, the ticket costs about $61 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Gadsden

BHMBirmingham
ATLAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
CHAChattanooga Lovell Field

Airlines serving Gadsden

KLM
Good (1,423 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,594 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,541 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,065 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,797 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,035 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,057 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,423 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,499 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,481 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,589 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,072 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,140 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,373 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
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Where to stay in Gadsden

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gadsden and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gadsden W-Near Attalla By IHG.

Where to stay in popular areas of Gadsden

Most booked hotels in Gadsden

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Best Western Plus Gadsden Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 905 reviews)
$93+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gadsden
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 440 reviews)
$112+
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Red Roof Inn Gadsden
2 stars
Good (7.8, 687 reviews)
$74+
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Motel 6 Attalla. Al
2 stars
Good (7.3, 158 reviews)
$75+
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Homelodge - Attalla
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$80+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Gadsden AL
2 stars
Good (6.5, 299 reviews)
$52+
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Renting a car in Gadsden

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Gadsden (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. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Gadsden, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Gadsden (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. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Gadsden, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

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